COVID-19

COVID 19 – RMT ADVICE AND INFORMATION

Risk Assessment May 2022

 

Removal of all Covid-19 Protections, February 2022

Removal of Covid-19 Protections - January 27, 2022

December 2021, Covid-19 Protections against the Omicron variant - December 20, 2021

July 2021 Removal of Covid-19 Transport Regulations and Protections - October 11, 2021

July 2021 Removal of Covid-19 Transport Regulations and Protections - July 17, 2021

Updated guidance for RMT Safety reps - July 16, 2021

The coronavirus crisis represents an unprecedented challenge for the transport and offshore energy industries.  Throughout the country, and in every sector, transport and offshore energy workers continue to go to work and provide vital services, transporting key workers and essential goods and supplying energy.

The RMT’s priority now and throughout this crisis is protecting members health, safety, jobs and conditions and this dedicated web page has been set up to help give you the information to do just that.

Together and united, we will defeat coronavirus.

Safety advice and Information

RICF - Changes to Government Guidance on Self-Isolation - December 16, 2021

Covid-19 Awareness for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Workers - RMT Members Survey - December 3, 2021

RICF - Wearing of Face Coverings - December 2, 2021

RICF - Wearing of Face Coverings - November 22, 2021

Bus Matters - Fighting Covid-19 - Having Confidence in Control Measures, Methodology and Enforcement - November 22, 2021

Covid-19 as an Industrial Disease - November 22, 2021

Changes to Government guidance on self-isolation - November 5, 2021

RICF – Changes to Government Guidance on Self-Isolation - September 2021

Long Covid - July 19, 2021

Returning to UK from Red Zone Country - April 6, 2021

Roll out of Covid-19 Lateral Flow Tests - Implications for RMT members - March 11, 2021

Network Rail Covid safework principles

RICF Vaccinations Posters and Q&A Document - March 1, 2021

TOC Working Instructions - Covid-19 Contingency Plan: Safe Working Practices - February 19, 2021

Emergency Working Principles in the Rail Industry - Coronavirus - January 15, 2021

Coronavirus - Covid-19 - Network Rail - January 15, 2021

COVID Pandemic - January 4, 2021

Impact on Transport of Latest Government Covd-19 Measures - December 20, 2020

TfL Covid-19 App at Work - November 27, 2020

Network Rail - Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions - September 2020

RMT Masks Policy - August 2020

Relaxation of lockdown in England – RMT update - July 3, 2020

RMT advice to members on legislation in England requiring passengers on public transport to wear face coverings

Coronavirus - Covid-19 - Testing of Essential Workers - May 15, 2020

RMT RICF Rail Service Risk Guidelines - May 13, 2020

RICF Letter on Social Distancing Principles - May 13, 2020

RICF Social Distancing Principle Sessions - May 13, 2020

Briefing Guidance Note on RICF Emergency Working Principles - May 13, 2020

 

 

GOV.UK Coronavirus (COVID-19): transport and travel guidance

Preventing Domestic abuse during Coronavirus – a TUC guide

Stay at Home Guidance for the Household

Social Distancing advice for Vulnerable people incl list of those declared vulnerable

Protecting Vulnerable people (Shielding)

Coronavirus Scottish government advice page

Coronavirus Welsh government advice page

 

Employment advice and Information

Furlough Scheme Update June 2021

 

 

RMT Circular on furlough arrangements

RMT Furlough update

RMT Furlough Update 2

RMT briefing note – self-employed income support scheme

Government Furlough Advice

Thompsons Solicitors Coronavirus legal advice


TUC advice on maternity rights

Maternity action advice

Government advice for employees


Getting Signed off for Self Isolation (via 111 website)


Employment Tribunals

 

Schooling and Children

Professions declared key workers for school closures

Pregnancy and Covid-19 - Advice to Members

 

General RMT information and advice

COVID-19: A guide for workplace reps

 

A useful Aerosol Relative Risk Estimator

RMT Trade Union Education and Learning

RMT produces online Union Learn offer to help members

Education Circular - Circular outlining RMT current position on education and learning during the pandemic.

Members Circular - Circular outlining RMT services during the pandemic.

COVID-19: An update from Mark Engelbretson, Network Rail Head of Pensions

Continuous Professional Development - Online Learning

 

Rail and London Underground information and updates 

rail risks info Covid-19: Reducing rail workplace risks infographic

Transport for Wales: RMT Advice to Members- Face Coverings, Masks, Visors - November 24, 2020

 Impact of Covid-19 - Rail Industry Coronavirus Forum - May 18, 2020

rail info  Rail Workers Coronavirus Infographic

Prioritising Work and Minimising Exposure document

COVID - Safe Work Principles Document

Coronavirus Covid-19 Rail Service Risks

London Underground Covid-19 Charter

 

agency info  Agency Worker Coronavirus Infographic

Network Rail Covid-19 Safe Working Circular

Network Rail Coronavirus COVID-19 Provision of surgical masks

cleaners info  Railway Cleaners Coronavirus Infographic

Rail Industry Coronavirus Forum

 

Rail Industry Coronavirus Forum - Rail Service Risks (Further Update) - November 19, 2020

RICF Working Principles UPDATE - July 2020

Rail Industry Coronavirus Forum - Rail Service Risks - May 27, 2020

London Underground Update

tube infoLondon Underground Workers Coronavirus Infographic

tube agency London Underground Agency Workers Infographic

 

tube cleanersLondon Underground Cleaners Infographic

 

Road transport information and updates

Coronavirus Bus Service Risks - May 11, 2020

bus infoBus Workers Infographic

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RMT response to Government announcement on COVID-19 funding for bus industry

RMT calls on government to mobilise taxis as an emergency service for isolated families

RMT on Bus Industry appeal for £1 billion rescue package from Government

Coronavirus advice for taxi drivers

New DfT guidance for taxi drivers regarding Tier 4 restrictions - December 22

Maritime information and updates

sea infoSeafarers Infographic

Covid Quarantine measures - Seafarers & Offshore Workers - February 15, 2021

Coronavirus - Shipping & Ports update - December 21, 2020

Coronavirus update – fighting for seafarers’ jobs

Coronavirus – updated MCA guidance for seafarers on passenger ferries - MCA Updated Guidance for Ro Pax vessels COVID19

Seafarers’ ENG1 renewal – Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) update

Seafarers’ ENG1 renewal – MCA update (2)

Coronavirus update – Seafarers and Port workers

Payment of Wages and Sick Pay Arrangements, Coronavirus – Stena Line

seafarers appeal


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Offshore energy information and updates

off infoOffshore Infographic

Divers’ medical fitness certification – Clarification 

Update on Coronavirus and the Offshore Energy Industry

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