Page last updated 09.05.2022
Update on measures:
From 24th Feb 2022, the remaining domestic restrictions in England are to be removed as set out in the Prime Ministers plan for living with Covid. The legal requirement to self-isolate ends, this means you will not be legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19.
However, until 1st April, it is still advised for people who test positive to stay at home. Adults and children who test positive are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for at least five full days and then continue to follow the guidance until they have received two negative test results on consecutive days
ITS Staff are strongly advised to continue to take extra care when visiting campus, by adhering to our Covid measures provided below, ITS Staff are also strongly advised to take lateral flow tests the day before arriving on site.
Covid-19 Secure Procedures for IT Services
The following procedures have been developed to provide staff at Queen Mary guidance on COVID-19 Secure work place.
These documents are in line with the sector GOV.UK requirements and will be updated.
*Users will be required to enter their QMUL login credentials (abc123@qmul.ac.uk and password) to view these documents
Guidance and Procedures to be followed during the Pandemic
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Return to Campus Procedure
COVID-19 Face Coverings Policy and Procedure
COVID-19 Personal Hygiene and Gloves Procedure
COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection of Surfaces and Spaces Procedure
COVID-19 First Aid Procedure
COVID-19 Decontamination Guidance
COVID-19 Taking Care of Your Hands Guidance
COVID-19 Managing thermal comfort whilst ensuring adequate ventilation
ITS Staff Briefing
ITS Risk Assessment Staff Briefing [PDF 2,357KB]
ITS Staff Briefing PPT Slide - Review Mar 2021 [PDF 1,767KB]
IT Staff that are required on campus must adhere to the QM Covid Code whilst on campus.
Before arriving on campus staff must review the guidance documents and follow the 3 step return to campus below. Managers should follow the 9 step process to help prepare for staff returning to campus. An overarching QMUL risk assessment has been conducted with supporting documents and can be found on the H&S Website.
General
What to do if someone presents symptoms
IT Services Access to Support Channels - Mar 2021 [PDF 129KB]
Where to pick up home test kits from our campuses
We are still hosting a vaccination centre on our Mile End campus
Estates have provided guidance on indoor rooms natural ventilation assessment checklist to help assess the ventilation in the IT offices
Estates & Facilities Health & Safety guidance doc - Where you can find the permit to work
NHS guidance on Covid-19
WHO Covid - 19 Dashboard
Working Safely GOV.UK
Latest Government Announcements