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The government has published \u2018Covid-19 secure\u2019 guidelines for construction businesses to operate safely as businesses get back up and running<\/h2>\n

New Covid-19\u00a0secure guidelines are available to UK employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating as safely as possible.<\/p>\n

The new guidance covers eight workplace settings which are allowed to be open, from outdoor environments and construction sites<\/a> to factories and takeaways.<\/p>\n

You can access Covid-19\u00a0secure guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Business secretary Alok Sharma, commented: \u201cThis guidance provides a framework to get the UK back to work in a way that is safe for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are practical steps to enable employers to identify risks that\u00a0Covid-19<\/a>\u00a0creates and to take pragmatic measures to mitigate them.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd as we are able to reopen new sectors of the economy, we will continue our collaborative approach working with a wide range of stakeholders, to provide guidance for additional workplaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Control the risk<\/h3>\n

Sarah Albon, chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive<\/a>, said: \u201cThe\u00a0BEIS\u00a0guidance issued today sets out practical steps employers can take to enable staff to continue and return to work.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have worked with\u00a0BEIS\u00a0to ensure businesses have access to the information they need to put in place measures to help them work safely. This will assist employers in carrying out risk assessments and putting practical measures in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the heart of the return to work is controlling the risk posed by the virus. Ensuring safe working practices are in place will help deliver a safe return to work and support businesses across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the announcement, the government has made available up to an extra \u00a314m for the\u00a0HSE, equivalent to an increase of 10% of their budget, for extra call centre employees, inspectors and equipment if needed.<\/p>\n

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