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Branch operating guidelines have been published by the Builders Merchants Federation<\/a> (BMF) to help builders\u2019 merchants operate safely during the COVID-19 lockdown<\/h2>\n

The 18-page \u2018Branch Operating Guidelines\u2019 document sets out guidelines and additional precautions to follow in the office, at trade counters, during customer and supplier deliveries, customer collection and tool hire.<\/p>\n

The guidelines incorporate Public Health England (PHE) social distancing and hygiene procedures and have been prepared in consultation with builders\u2019 merchants<\/a>, Highways England and the Construction Leadership Council, which has published \u2018Site Operating Procedures<\/a>\u2019 for use on all construction sites.<\/p>\n

Two-metre social distancing<\/a> is a necessity between builders\u2019 merchant staff, customers and suppliers \u2013 and information is included on detailed cleaning routines and mandatory compliance to avoid transmission of the virus.<\/p>\n

\u2018Risks can be managed\u2019<\/h3>\n

John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: \u201cThe government has made it clear that merchants are a vital part of the construction supply chain and, if it is safe to do so, it is important they are able to support the construction industry as work continues and more sites reopen.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have worked with the industry to develop a new operating model to minimise the risk of virus transmission. The new model centres around trade customers using call and collect, click and collect and pre-arranged orders, with no public access into branches.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe safety of merchant staff, suppliers and customers is paramount and every merchant must make the best decision for their individual business.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope these new\u00a0guidelines<\/a>\u00a0will show how risks can be managed if these safe systems of work are in place and remain effective until further notice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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