GUIDANCE FOR WORK UNDERTAKEN DURING COVID–19 RESTRICTIONS
Background
This document has been developed from information made available from UK Government guidelines and will be updated as these change.
It is aimed as a reference for you, prior to our attendance and sweeping in your home/at your location. The goal is to continue to remain safe and eliminate any risks.
Contained within this document are actions and activities I will undertake and some which I will be asking you to observe, undertake and adhere to.
Prior to Sweeping
AT ANY STAGE PRIOR TO,  ON-SITE WORK OR ASSESSMENT FOR WORK, ANY MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD OR LOCATION  HAS/OR HAS SHOWN SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 OR HAS BEEN ADVISED THROUGH USE OF THE NHS APP OR TRACK AND TRACE THEY HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH A PERSON WHO HAS SYMPTOMS, PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07562 897903 AS A MATTER OF URGENCY.      THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO OUR ATTENDING YOUR LOCATION

• I would ask that a 2-metre area square in front of the fireplace is cleared of all unnecessary objects and cleaned with ordinary household cleaner/disinfectant 30mins prior to our arrival. Government guidance suggests wearing disposable or washing-up gloves using a disposable cloth, cleaning hard surfaces with warm soapy water. Then disinfect these surfaces with the cleaning products you normally use

When we are Sweeping at your location
The required safe distance of 2 meters must be maintained between all parties in the household and our staff. We will try to keep this to our work area and the route of access to our vehicle

• If there are busy areas where your household usually travel and we are likely to come into contact e.g. the way to the bathroom/toilet, please ensure there is an alternative route which can be used to avoid the work area
• I would ask that the windows in the work area are opened to increase ventilation and that internal doors should be left open.  This will avoid the need for us to touch door handles unnecessarily
• Please keep your mobile phone with you at all times in the house in case I need to contact you. This will prevent me having to leave the work area
• If we do need close proximity (2 metres) contact with members of the household, it will be limited to 15 minutes. Please ensure that you have and use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• I would ask that payments be made electronically wherever possible or by placing the correct cash in an envelope with the amount written on the outside.

To help keep you safe we take the following actions

• We will be conducting a phased return to work in the initial stages (jobs will be fewer and more spread out) to ensure that the actions outlined below can be carried out efficiently, especially between jobs
• We will maintain High Personal Hygiene practices (Washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or anti-bacterial hand sanitiser) on a regular basis. Hands will be washed/sanitised immediately prior to and immediately after a visit
• We will wear face coverings when on your premises, these may be changed for other respirators/facemasks during our work for our safety in respect of soot and dust particles
• All equipment to be used on the job is cleaned in advance of attending and kept free from contamination
• All work clothing is washed daily and dried
• Our workers will maintain the 2-metres social distancing guidelines wherever possible. Unfortunately, this may not be possible all the time, but it will only be breached where absolutely necessary and only for as long as is necessary

 
Conclusion
 
We are in unprecedented times and by the very nature of this pandemic, the situation is always liable to change and the need to adhere to risk assessments. www.thesweepmaster.co.uk are committed to your safety and well being at all times.
If you have any questions regarding our risk and safety procedures, please contact us.
Stay well and safe!!