Some teachers have reported that headteachers have "forbidden" the use of masks by staff.
A headteacher has a duty of care towards the staff. They are on a very sticky wicket indeed if they are so foolish as to forbid the wearing of face masks and this leads to a member of staff getting Covid-19. They are exceeding their authority as well.
The HSE advice is as follows:
Employers must protect workers from injury or harm to health which could happen as a result of work-related activity. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus (COVID-19).
The link is here
You might tell the headteacher to consult their union because the union would advise them not to be a little Hitler.
No comments:
Post a Comment