COVID-19 Return to Office Planning – Framework for Legislation, Employer & Employee Responsibilities, Protocols, Risk Measures and Inspection for Architecture Practice

Registration for this event is now closed. A recording of the live webinar will be available on RIAI DigitalChalk in the coming weeks. 

The RIAI present a live CPD webinar on factors to be considered when returning to the office.

Who should attend

Employer, Employee, COVID-19 Co-ordinator, Office Manager

CPD Webinar Aim

The aim of the course is to help architectural practices prepare for a phased and gradual return to working from the office. The role of the COVID-19 coordinator in an organisation, risk assessment at organisational and employee level.

Course Description

This webinar will focus on:

• Health & Safety and the Employer and Employee.
• The role of the COVID-19 Co-ordinator.
• Communication to mitigate inefficiency and anxiety.
• Principles of Site Inspection; obligations to inspect and the impact of COVID-19; alternative means of adequately inspecting.  
• Working from home and phased return to office.
• Case studies on developing a COVID-19 Response Plan and Protocol.
• Near/short term view of COVID-19 constraints for Architects.
• Opportunities for Architects providing a service to industry.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, attendees should have gained an understanding of:

• Critical aspects of COVID-19 Risk Assessment at Organisation and Employee level.
• The role and obligations of the COVID-19 Co-Ordinator.
• The duties and obligations of the Employer and Employee for Return to Office and Work from Home.
• GDPR obligations.
• Principles of Risk Assessment; mitigation measures; identification of hazards. 
• Practical considerations pre-return to Office.
• Identifying service opportunities for Architects to provide solutions through design.
• Site Inspections from the office or home to construction site
• Alternative means of adequately inspecting
• Considerations for meeting clients for prospective job
• Opportunities for Architects to position themselves as client go-to to optimise planning

How to Join an RIAI Webinar

When your booking has been confirmed, you will receive instructions and a unique link to join the webinar, at the specified time and date. Note: This link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you. Before joining, be sure to check your system requirements to avoid any connection issue.

Webinar Recording

Please note this webinar will be recorded so that it can be made available on RIAI DigitalChalk for those members who are unable to attend on the day.

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