Workers want HSE spot checks

The vast majority of UK workers want the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out physical spot inspections to check employers are sticking to social distancing and other safety plans, research for the Prospect union found.

A YouGov poll commissioned by the union showed that 67% of the public said they thought random in person checks should be carried out, with just 9% saying phone checks would be good enough and 11 % saying employers should be allowed to police themselves. Just 30% of workers said they would feel comfortable going into work if only telephone checks were taking place.

https://prospect.org.uk/news/prospect-poll-finds-67-of-workers-want-in-person-spot-checks-to-ensure-that-workplaces-are-safe