Health, Safety and Environment

March 24, 2020

Continuing to work – Government advice for the construction industry

Continuing to work – Government advice for the construction industry

The GGF has received the following message from Government (24 March 2020) regarding essential workers.

Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued the following direction since the Prime Minister’s broadcast last night:

“Advice for the housing, construction & building maintenance industries:

If you can work from home, do so.

If you are working on site, you can continue to do so. But follow guidance on social distancing.”

Government guidance on social distancing

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

The GGF will keep you update on any developments regarding the government direction on essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Please also to check the GGF website https://www.ggf.org.uk/covid-19/ for updates.

The GGF urges all Members to follow Government guidance to remain safe and well.

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