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Guidance from Devolved Governments
Following the UK Government’s announcement last week on easing the lockdown due to COVID-19 and the Guidance for people working in home issued on 11th May, it should be stressed that this is guidance for work undertaken in England only. Members have contacted the GGF in the last few weeks asking about the restrictions and legislation when working in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
Though the GGF has issued links to the respective devolved Government websites, please see below the current status regarding working in the other nations in the UK.
In Northern Ireland
Construction sites
Work can be undertaken but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing and safety measures as recommended by the UK Government and aligned to Construction Leadership Council guidance “Site Operating Procedures”.
See general Guidance for the Construction sector in Northern Ireland here
Manufacturing
Work can continue if safety guidelines are followed
Read guidance here
Working in domestic properties
Essential work only should be carried out.
See full guidance here
Retail premises/Showrooms
Should remain closed.
View list of businesses that can open here
In Scotland
Construction sites
Only essential work can be undertaken. The Scottish Government has defined essential work. Essential work can continue but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing.
View Scottish Government list of non-essential services here
View Scottish Government list of essential projects here
Read the Scottish Government guidance on physical distancing here
Read Scottish Government construction sector guidance here
Manufacturing
Essential work can continue but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing
Read the Scottish Government guidance on physical distancing here
Read Scottish Government list of non-essential services here
Read Scottish Government list of essential projects here
Working in domestic properties
Essential work can continue but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing.
Read Scottish Government list of non-essential services here
Read Scottish Government list of essential projects here
Read the Scottish Government guidance on physical distancing here
Retail premises / Showrooms
Should remain closed as they are classified non-essential.
Read Scottish Government list of non-essential services here
Read Scottish Government list of essential projects here
In Wales
Construction sites
Work can be undertaken but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing and safety measures as recommended by the UK Government and aligned to Construction Leadership Council guidance “Site Operating Procedures”.
Reasonable physical distancing in the workplace read here
Site Operating Procedures read/download here
Welsh Assembly Guidance for Businesses during COVID-19 read here
Manufacturing
Work can continue but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing and safety measures as issued by the UK Government and Welsh Assembly.
Reasonable physical distancing in the workplace read here
Working in domestic properties
Work can be undertaken but should adhere to the guidance on physical distancing and safety measures as recommended by the UK Government and the Welsh Assembly “taking all reasonable measures to maintain physical distancing”.
Working safely in homes read here
Retail premises / Showrooms
Non-essential retail premises should remain closed. Read more here
The GGF will continue to update Members on Government guidance as and when it receives the information, but please continue to visit the relevant Government websites and please continue to follow the Government Guidance to ensure you, your employees, colleagues and families stay safe during this pandemic.
