Compliance officers say Covid-19 preparation is not just a box-ticking exercise

"They can serve improvement and prohibition notices, and ultimately, they have the power to order business closures, if they deem it necessary." Picture: Pexels

Compliance officers in Ireland are warning that businesses could face strict enforcement measures including closure for non-compliance with the Covid-19 'Return to Work Protocol'.The Association of Compliance Officers Ireland (ACOI) said there can be no mistaking that the Health and Safety Authority's (HSA) powers of enforcement are considerable.