Question reference: S5W-30247
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 25 June 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 July 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when (a) domestic cleaning companies and (b) self-employed cleaners can resume working under the COVID-19 guidelines.
Answer
The Business and Physical Distancing guidance states that work carried out in people's homes is now permitted. This advises that it should only take place provided that the tradesperson, irrespective of profession, is well and is not showing coronavirus symptoms and neither they nor any of their household are self-isolating.
In all settings; physical distancing, good ventilation and hygiene measures should be adhered to. Consideration should also be given as to whether any of the occupants are shielding.
In addition; our return to work safely platform https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-returning-to-work/ makes reference to support available from Healthy Working Lives, part of Public Health Scotland) and the Health and Safety Executive.
Finally, Health Protection Scotland have published guidance for non-healthcare settings on measures that should be taken to minimise the spread of COVID-19 https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/