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
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 briefing note – self-employed income support scheme
Thompsons Solicitors Coronavirus legal advice
TUC advice on maternity rights
Government advice for employees
Getting Signed off for Self Isolation (via 111 website)
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
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 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 Worker Coronavirus Infographic
Network Rail Covid-19 Safe Working Circular
Network Rail Coronavirus COVID-19 Provision of surgical masks
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 Workers Coronavirus Infographic
London Underground Agency Workers Infographic
London Underground Cleaners Infographic
Road transport information and updates
Coronavirus Bus Service Risks - May 11, 2020
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
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
Offshore energy information and updates
Divers’ medical fitness certification – Clarification
Update on Coronavirus and the Offshore Energy Industry
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