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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Martin Fricker

Amazon workers say bosses flouting rules - despite coronavirus outbreak

Amazon workers have hit out at safety standards at a warehouse where a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

They accused bosses at the Rugeley fulfilment centre of flouting social distancing rules and failing to supply the right PPE.

Photos show empty or broken hand sanitiser stations and busy work floors at the Staffordshire site.

Other pictures show staff queueing, without social distancing, for third-party operated buses to the warehouse.

A whistleblower said: “Catching coronavirus is always on my mind at work. If the hand sanitiser has run out, you don’t have time to find another as you’re expected to pack your item within 30 seconds.

Amazon workers have reported empty or broken hand sanitisers at the centre (Triangle News)

“I feel nervous waiting and getting on the coach.”

A spokesman for Amazon confirmed a worker had tested positive for Covid-19 but insisted the firm was taking “intense” health and safety measures.

They added: “The bus is not operated by Amazon and not for the exclusive use of employees. We have contacted the service provider to ensure social distancing guidelines are being observed."

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