How Tradespeople Can Work During COVID?

People whose occupation does not allow them to work from home tend to work even during the lockdown until and unless they follow the safety guidelines. We will try to provide relatable information about the sets of safety guidelines.

From the last few weeks, everybody has witnessed most of the UK going into lockdown for the third time. Nobody has the true knowledge about when these lockdown measures will finish this time. Therefore, most people are confused about lockdown things. For instance, are tradesmen allowed to work in other people’s homes? Or what precautions are adopted while working during lockdown. We are going to answer these questions to clear your vision.

Should tradespeople go to work during Covid?

According to the recent guidelines, if it is not possible for you to work from home, you can continue your work until you are following the COVID rules and regulations. It means you can continue working if you follow all precautionary measures to protect yourself and the other people you are visiting.

What are the Government guidelines?

According to the recent government guidelines, tradesmen like electricians, surveyors, plumbers, going to perform particular jobs in other homes, should follow a COVID-19 risk assessment.

Tradesmen should think about the risks that they have to face during the work implementation. Therefore, one should follow all reasonable precautions to limit the chances of COVID-19 transmission. Here is a brief overview of the safety precautions that the government suggests to be followed while you are at work.

If someone has already been infected with the symptoms of covid-19 in the house you are going to work or is isolating, try to avoid the house as it can put you at risk.

If you are going to work in a house where the number of people is above 70, you should demand expected precautions, prior to your visit.  Take extra regarding hygiene and handwashing, etc.

Other essential measures you must follow are;

• Wash your hands for at least twenty seconds utilizing hot soapy water on arrival and before leaving the workplace.
• Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and are not wearing a face covering or mask
• Use the disinfectant spray before and after touching a surface during work.
• Ensure you get everything related to your safety from the homeowners prior to and during the visit.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters from your colleagues and other people.

Go through the government guidelines before working in others’ homes during the Covid.

Basic questions that homeowners may ask:

Once you schedule your visit with the homeowners, you might be asked several questions like;

• What preventive measures do you follow to protect yourself and others during the working? Will you wear PPE?
• Do you expect homeowners to wear PPE kits?
• Do you feel right washing your hands daily?
• Will you be loaded with your own hand sanitizer?
• Are you comfortable rearranging your visit if someone from the house needs to isolate?

Ensure to deliver the right answers to these questions so that people will feel comfortable and safe with your presence rather than refuse your entry.

What can homeowners do?

If homeowners still want to complete their renovation works, they should discuss everything with the tradesmen about all safety measures related to the COVID like social distancing and much more before the tradesmen enter your house. House owners should open all doors of the houses to diminish the contact with the door handles.

Government Guidance for homeowners:

Stay in contact:

Once you agree to begin house renovation works. Discuss every detail with the tradesmen about reducing the risks of COVID. Also remain in contact with the suppliers to get assured regarding planned deliveries in time so that the project should start in time.

Be genuine:

If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, protect yourself by following all safety guidelines. Make sure to follow additional precautions while doing repair or renovation jobs and avoid face-to-face contact with others. Do only emergency repairs, if possible.

Follow reasonable precautions when work is completed:

Use an effective disinfectant around the working areas before, after, and during the work process such as door handles. Make sure all shared facilities, like toilets or kitchens, are cleaned thoroughly after each working shift. Lastly, keep your children or pets in other rooms while work is being done.

Be conscious of your space:

If renovation work is being done in the commonly used areas like stairs or kitchen, try to avoid using the following space while work is going on. Avoid too much face-to-face contact with the tradesperson involved in the house renovation jobs.

Final words:

Maintain proper social distancing and follow hygiene rules that include regular cleaning, hand washing, and cleaning the places used by the tradesmen before, after, and during the work process. Additionally, go through all Covid-safety guidelines to be more alert and safe. You can check the government websites to get more accurate information.