Arboricultural Association – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Update

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Arboricultural Association – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Update

April 9th, 2020

Further to our previous position statement, published on 3rd April 2020, we have received further updated guidance from the Government. These updates are linked below:

Social distancing in the workplace guidance – 8 April 2020

Employer and businesses COVID-19 guidance – 8 April 2020

Notwithstanding the updated Government guidance, the Association’s position statement published on April 3rd remains unchanged and we continue to recommend that Public Health guidance should be followed at all times.

We would advise those in our industry who can work from home, to continue to do so. Those who are unable to work from home, such as contractors and those surveying and inspecting trees, should be able to continue to work outdoors where it is safe to do so in line with Public Health guidance. However, the Association would like to make it extremely clear that the health of those working in our industry, our customers, families and friends and wider society, is of paramount importance.

All of us, whether a business or an individual, will have to determine our response to carrying out any work on a case by case basis. Everyone must ensure that they are able to fully adhere to the most recent Public Health advice regarding preventative (regular and thorough hand washing and suitable cleaning materials) and protective (PPE) routines and social distancing requirements.

We would urge everyone to regularly check government resources such as businesssupport.gov.uk and Public Health for the latest updates.

Please also refer to www.trees.org.uk for the material the Association has produced, particularly Advice for those continuing to work on site during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Further updates will follow. Stay safe everyone.

Stewart Wardrop
Chief Executive Officer

Download the Advice Poster

Updated Position Statement – 3 April 2020

Original Position Statement – 25 March 2020

Coronavirus Help for Arborists