The government plan to re-open workplaces will be mandatory, and the Health and Safety Authority will be allowed to shut down businesses that do not comply.
Speaking at the launch of the plan, Minister for Business Heather Humphreys said the protocol will apply to all workplaces across the country, and will be the minimum required before they can re-open but she said that specific sectors may need additional measures.
She said each workplace will have one lead worker representative to ensure the measures are strictly adhered to. Employers will also have to interview employees, provide induction training on their return to the workplace and have a plan for dealing with a case of Covid-19.