NS has created the possibility for all employees who work at the location of NS Treinmodernization in Haarlem to have their body temperature measured. FNV questions temperature measurements. NS wants employees to raise the alarm and in this way create a safe working environment together with colleagues. 

At the same time, the measure is voluntary and NS does communicate that an increase does not immediately mean that you have the corona virus. It is also possible that you have just had a lot of physical exertion, which means that your body temperature is higher. For example, if you have come to work by bicycle. In the event of an increase, NS advises the employee to contact the manager and agree together whether it is wise to stay at work or go home.

not a sensible measure

FNV Spoor wonders whether this is not a false safety, which is also in conflict with legislation such as the Sickness Benefits Act, Improved Gatekeeper Act and the GDPR. According to the RIVM, a possibly increased body temperature does not say enough to determine whether or not you are infected with the Corona virus. NS previously communicated that measures such as face masks are false safety. FNV Spoor finds this measure even more meaningless in safeguarding the health of its employees.

unacceptable

FNV Spoor is of the opinion that measuring temperature and assessing it by non-medical personnel, but your manager is unacceptable. The employee's body temperature is of no concern to the manager at all. If employees and NS think it is important that body temperature can be measured at work, NS will in our opinion really have to have the health and safety service do this. 

In short, too many question marks surrounding this measure. FNV Spoor therefore immediately asked NS for clarification. FNV Spoor still advises employees to adhere to the guidelines of the RIVM and if in doubt about your health, contact a doctor.

By Roos Rahimi

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