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The Building Engineering Services Association<\/a> (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of new government restrictions<\/h2>\n

The BESA\u2019s Covid-19 panel has produced two new guidance documents providing clear and practical information about how to reduce the risk of virus transmission on construction sites and methods for carrying out risk assessments for workers<\/a> who have to stay away from home.<\/p>\n

The BESA Covid-19 panel has produced a comprehensive suite of guidance documents specifically for engineering and building services<\/a> contractors since the start of the crisis delivering clear, concise information that prioritises worker and customer safety.<\/p>\n

All of the panel\u2019s documents have been thoroughly researched, taking into account current government guidance, and providing a series of steps that any employer can put into practice.<\/p>\n

Robust procedures to safeguard employees<\/h3>\n

BESA health & safety advisor, Becky Crosland, said: \u201cThe new guides are all about prioritising workers and customer\/client safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we see a rise in the R number across the country, it is clear that the threat of infection from Covid-19 remains very much alive.<\/p>\n

“It is, therefore, vital that businesses have robust procedures to safeguard against the risks employees face on-site and in domestic settings.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also reiterated the warning that the two-metre social distancing restriction<\/a> remains in place on construction sites.<\/p>\n

“Some people seem to think the two-metre restriction has been reduced to one metre \u2013 it has not. Infection risk is between and two and 10 times higher at one metre.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it is impossible to remain two metres apart, you should apply other controls like reducing the duration of time you spend together or avoiding face-to-face contact.<\/p>\n

“Being able to work safely and reduce the risk of Covid-19 during any work is vital to stop the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe health, wellbeing and safety of both workers and customers must be a priority during the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

BESA Covid-19 panel member, Rosie Newcombe from Royston Group<\/a>, added: \u201cIn uncertain times, it can often feel that your personal contribution is not making a difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, by working with BESA and our partners across our sector, individual health and safety professionals have been able to collaborate and contribute positively by interpreting the latest government guidance to produce effective guidance notes and risk assessments.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guidance is available from the BESA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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