FOI request detail

Safety of key workers during Covid 19

Request ID: FOI-0047-2021
Date published: 15 April 2020

You asked

I am contacting you because I am doing an investigation about the safety of key workers during the COVID-19. I would really appreciate if you could get back to me and tell me what are the measures you introduced in your company to prevent workers to catch COVID-19.

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-0047-1920

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 8 April 2020, asking for information about measures TfL has introduced to prevent workers catching Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.

Please see our website for the latest information on how we're responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19), including new safety measures on buses, via the following link https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/coronavirus-covid-

Please also find attached a copy of a staff briefing which outlines the enhanced cleaning regime recently introduced across our network. Further information can be found at the following link: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2020/march/enhanced-cleaning-regime-to-make-public-transport-even-safer

The Government has announced a series of measures to tackle the Coronavirus. It is essential for London, and in particular for all critical workers, that we continue to provide a safe transport network that enables them to make the journeys they need to.

In current circumstances, we are not able to answer FOI requests readily and we ask that you please do not make a request to us at present.

Answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. In any event, please note that our response time will be affected by the current situation.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal and copyright.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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