Company Reflections on COVID-19

For all businesses across the world, the disruption of COVID-19 has caused an evaluation of how to operate safely within the context of the pandemic.

At Robinson Brothers, many precautions have been taken to minimise the potential transmission of coronavirus on site. In accordance with Government guidelines, social distancing and keeping 2m apart continues to be applied.

Work spaces have been risk assessed in line with government advice. Consequently, offices have been rearranged to enable a safe working environment and office equipment is regularly cleaned.  Sanitizing wipes are available in common areas such as kitchens and meeting rooms, all employees have been issued with a bottle of hand sanitzer. The mobile Votex Rotary Atomiser unit supplied by AirSpectrum has continued to effectively disinfect production plants. Where suitable, employees have been working from home and new technologies have been successfully utilised, such as GoToMeetings, WhatsApp and others. To minimise interaction between visitors and employees, a separate washroom facility has been installed.

Although only a small percent of the workforce were furloughed, shielded and furloughed employees returning to site have a re-induction to the site on their day of return. This is an effective way to highlight the changes that have taken place due to the response to COVID-19.

1000L of hand sanitiser has been produced so far in accordance with the World Health Organisation guidelines, with future total production estimated to be 5000L. To read more about local press coverage of hand sanitiser production, click here.  Multiple fixed hand sanitiser dispensaries have been introduced across site to enable easy access for employees. In anticipation of future restrictions, 5000 face masks were purchased, some of which have been distributed to every employee for use on public transport and for personal use when required.

One-way pedestrian systems have been successfully implemented in various areas and registration points.

Social separation from colleagues and the changes to everyday life can affect our mental wellbeing. To help those struggling, guidance on methods to support ourselves and those around us are visible around site. We are embarking on a Mental Health First aider programme, and we highlighting the new employee health and wellbeing service provided by BHSF.

About Us
Robinson Brothers is a leading UK chemical manufacturer of fine chemicals and rubber accelerators. Our team of Chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation. This experience has led us to become a reliable supplier to organisations; serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Veterinary, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others. Click here to view our current vacancies.

Robinson Brothers Group acquired Endeavour Speciality Chemicals in 2008.

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