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Workers are more concerned about safety since government’s ‘stay alert’ advice
A pedestrian wears a protective facemask while taking a bus in Westminster, London
WORKERS have become increasingly concerned about health and safety since the government encouraged those who can to return to work, a survey revealed today.
The proportion of adults worried about health and safety in the workplace during the coronavirus outbreak almost doubled in the space of a week, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
The ONS polled 1,030 adults between May 21 and 24 as part of its opinions and lifestyle survey.
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