The Business Secretary has written to the UK’s construction sector and praised the industry for answering the call to action during the COVID-19 crisis.
In the letter, Alok Sharma says he wants to pay tribute to all those who are working tirelessly within the construction industry.
He also clarifies the position for construction workers – for work which hasn’t been suspended during coronavirus.
He writes: “The Government has advised that wherever possible, people should work at home. However, we know that for many people working in construction their job requires them to travel to their place of work, and they can continue to do so. This is consistent with the Chief Medical Officer’s advice.
“To help ensure that it is safe for you to operate in your workplace, the industry has worked to develop Site Operating Procedures (SOP), which were published by the Construction Leadership Council. These align with the latest guidance from Public Health England. As this health guidance updates, the SOP will reflect any changes.”
The full letter from the Business Secretary
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