The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated the Site Operating Procedures to the latest version 5 guidance on safe site working practices to reflect the latest government guidance, following the easing of lockdown measures in England from 4 July.
The ‘one metre plus’ social distancing guidelines require workers to stay two metres apart, or one metre with risk mitigation where two metres is not viable, and it is expected that sites will maintain the social distancing measures in place.
Other changes to the Site Operating Procedures version 5 are minimal and include:
- Updates to the ‘when to travel to work’ section
- The latest peak times for public transport
- Entry systems to be regularly cleaned rather than between each use
- Drivers to have access to welfare facilities
Canteens that have been closed or offered a restricted service may now re-open.
