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Housing Minister's letter to social housing residents published 18^th May

The Housing Minister has written to social housing residents to update them on the steps being taken to support them during the plan to reopen society. LAs and ALMOs have been asked to circulate to their tenants and publicise widely.

 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-letter-to-social-housing-residents

 

Working Safely during coronavirus (Covid19) published 11th May 2020 

Social Distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (Covid19):sector guidance updated 4th May 2020

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19-sector-guidance#working-in-peoples-homes-as-a-tradesperson-cleaner-or-nanny

Guidance for Social Landlords on Essential Moves published 27th April

The guidance makes clear that essential moves should continue during the pandemic, where this can be done in line with social distancing guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-social-landlords-on-essential-moves

Safe Working Practices on Construction sites published 14^th April

HSE guidance on lift maintenance

Late last week the Health and Safety Executive published guidance on testing equipment:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/work-equipment-coronavirus.htm  and https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/assets/docs/loler-pssr-during-outbreak.pdf

Updated Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment published 12th April

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection-prevention-and-control/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-ppe

Social distancing guidance for employers published 7^th April.

Practical advice tailored to various work scenarios. Although not meant to be comprehensive, it includes specific practical guidance for tradespeople working in homes, construction, and outdoor businesses.

Updated  guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus published 7th April

Gas safety checks - recognising the concern among social landlords, residents and inspectors, HSE published further guidance on 7th April

 General advice and advice for vulnerable and shielded residents is available here: https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/covid-19-advice-and-guidance/ 

Advice for landlords is available here:https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/covid-19-advice-and-guidance/landlords/  

Latest from the RSH

April 2020 survey data published 7^th May 2020

Coronavirus operational response survey results – April 2020 data 

 

Update 17 April 2020 including:

·         Coronavirus Operational Response Survey

·         Meeting local housing needs

·         Gas safety advice for landlords

·         Updated guidance on lifts and PPE

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-statement-on-coronavirus