Asos

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Asos "disproved completely" claims from a trade Union, it is to risk the safety of employees through the enforcement of social distancing measures during the Corona-Virus outbreak.

the GMB union, accused, of Asos .

Asos , the Radio 1 news beat, this has "created said, panic and hysteria, already in an uncertain time," about working conditions in the Barnsley camp.

The Website employs up to 3,500 people, including 500 on-the-spot can be at any time.

The Union had conducted A Survey , which was felt by the majority of the employees are uncertain at work, as they worked to close to each other.

The Site is a distribution centre for the online Shop for apparel and stay on the that can be opened, while the current store closures.

One-Asos -employees told Newsbeat they were measures "full of fear for their families, as well as themselves," because the workers are not keep in stock in the two meters away from each other, as to the instructions of the government, the social-distancing -.

'Additional measures for health and safety'

'Mike', who do not want to give his real name, ensure that people are At Risk .

"you don't want to take to, to give The Virus a home and more," he says.

But rejected claims in the Statement , an Asos spokesman, that the employees are uncertain.

"Since the lockout, we have introduced a number of additional measures for health and safety and the environmental health officer visited The Site on Friday that he was happy with the protocols we have confirmed in the place," - said in a Statement .

Asos is one of Britain's largest online clothing retailers

The government says that companies and workplaces should encourage your employees home to work, where possible, and the people advised to stay two metres away from Other People at all times during the Corona-Virus outbreak.

"Try to stay two meters, it is really hard, because the patterns have not been changed to protect the workers," says Mike, that is.

"If the workers pack the items, it is only about three meters away, if at all, from each other, and are fully in everyday life.

"it is, Therefore, 150 packers, to work at stations next to each other. "

Mike is also concerned that The Virus could easily be among his colleagues, because, as you clock-in at the beginning of a shift.

"you have to add maybe 50 people in the queue to the turnstiles, trying to get into The Warehouse , to begin working," he adds.

Asos has denied. It is said in news beat, it has 90 Packer, 3. 8 meters from each other are removed and that any other line of the packaging has been removed.

He adds: "the marshals (team leader, health & safety staff and union reps) are there to manage, secure electricity and the implementation of social distancing, as well as they can. Shifts finishing early to allow for staggering of people leaving The Site .

"We have also made changes to the turnstiles. Our indoor turnstiles are permanently open, to avoid the bottle-necking.

"employees take personal responsibility for compliance with the guidelines, however. "

The GMB union has to encourage the people, an open letter to sign, in order to improve Asos CEO Nick Beighton to The Situation .

Barnsley Council has visited The Site and said that Asos

said At a site visit Last Friday to The Council , "at no time did our officers find employees, which is not in accordance with this".

It is not known when Asos has its new security measures.

The new social-distancing measures came into practice on Monday, 24. March.

Dipo Osikoya, a contract lawyer to Harcus Parker says that there is help for people who care about their health and safety in the workplace.

"If you are worried about being forced to go to work, or you are concerned that your employer is not doing enough to protect your health, you have to remember that it is the relevant legislation in place," he tells Newsbeat.

"says The health and safety at work Act, the employer must ensure that the safety, health and well-being of employees, temporary workers and temporary workers, while at work. When you talk to a member of a trade Union, a trade Union to obtain representative or legal Council. "

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