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Work In Homes – If It Is Safe To Do So
The Glass and Glazing Federation has reacted to the new guidance for tradespeople working in people’s homes which has now changed for work being carried out in homes in England only.
The guidance no longer stipulates that only essential work can be undertaken but instead asks companies to adopt a risk-based approach.
The new guidance now allows standard work to go ahead, provided that it is safe to do so long as Public Health England (PHE) guidelines are being followed (social distancing, hygiene and cleaning routines etc.); a risk assessment has been undertaken; and mitigating measures to reduce the risks have been introduced.
“When the latest guidance was issued, the GGF contacted government for absolute confirmation that under the new guidance, work can take place if it is safe to do so. Companies should follow the latest guidance on risk assessment, social distancing, PPE and hygiene.”
– John Agnew
MD, GGF
Share with householders
The guidance now states that all employers should undertake a risk assessment in relation to the work they are doing, and how to minimise these for employees (this also includes self-employed tradespeople) and those whose homes they are working in. Companies are encouraged to publish these online and share assessment results with householders.
Symptoms
Although the guidance does allow more work to take place, it does still specify that work should not be undertaken in a household where someone has symptoms or is being asked to shield and that additional precautions should be taken when working in households where there are vulnerable people, for example the over-70s.
Face masks
The guidance also includes, face coverings when on public transport or working in confined areas (such as inside homes) and in close proximity to others. Individual tradespeople and firms should familiarise themselves with the social distancing, hygiene and PPE advice.
Safe Guide for Homeowners and Installers
The GGF has launched a Safe Guide for Homeowners with the new guidance integrated into the content and will shortly be launching a Safe Guide for Installers with the government’s latest guidance.
Both guides will be available to download from the GGF trade website www.ggf.org.uk with the Safe Guide for Homeowners available for download via www.myglazing.com the GGF’s consumer advice website.
The new Guidance is for work carried out England only and the GGF recommends that companies in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should refer to the latest guidance on the devolved governments’ websites.
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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
12th May 2020