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Review: Covid-19: A risk assessment too far? A blog by David Osborn
Season 1 Episode 5
Summary
This blog post by David Osborn, a chartered occupational safety and health practitioner, examines the decisions surrounding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Osborn argues that the UK government's response to the pandemic, particularly concerning the use of respirators, was deeply flawed and ultimately resulted in preventable deaths. He focuses on the role of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Cell, which he believes was comprised of individuals lacking the necessary expertise to assess and manage the risks of airborne transmission. He also critiques the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for failing to provide clear guidance and for relying on the IPC Cell's flawed recommendations. Ultimately, Osborn asserts that the government's decisions about PPE were not based on sound scientific evidence or health and safety principles, and he calls for a thorough review of the system to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
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