26/3/2020
We are open.
FROM THE GOV.COM WEBSITE:
Going to work
As set out in the section on staying at home, people can travel to and from work, but only where the work they do absolutely cannot be done from home.
With the exception of the organisations covered above in the section on closing non-essential shops and public spaces, the Government has not required any other businesses to close – indeed it is important for business to carry on.
Employers and employees should discuss their working arrangements, and employers should take every possible step to facilitate their employees working from home, including providing suitable IT and equipment to enable remote working.
Sometimes this will not be possible, as not everyone can work from home. Certain jobs require people to travel to their place of work – for instance if they operate machinery, work in construction or manufacturing, or are delivering front line services.
If you cannot work from home then you can still travel to work, provided you are well and neither you nor any of your household are self-isolating. This is consistent with advice from the Chief Medical Officer.
Employers who have people in their offices or onsite should ensure that employees are able to follow Public Health England guidelines including, where possible, maintaining a 2 metre distance from others, and washing their hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds (or using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available).
Work carried out in people’s homes, for example by tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance, can continue, provided that the tradesperson is well and has no symptoms. Again, it will be important to ensure that Public Health England guidelines, including maintaining a 2 metre distance from any household occupants, are followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
No work should be carried out in any household which is isolating or where an individual is being shielded, unless it is to remedy a direct risk to the safety of the household, such as emergency plumbing or repairs, and where the tradesperson is willing to do so. In such cases, Public Health England can provide advice to tradespeople and households.
No work should be carried out by a tradesperson who has coronavirus symptoms, however mild.
As set out in the section on closing non-essential shops and public spaces, the Government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close. The Government has set out guidance on which organisations this requirement covers. Advice for employees of these organisations on employment and financial support is available at gov.uk/coronavirus.
At all times, workers should follow the guidance on self-isolation if they or anyone in their household shows symptoms.
16/3/2020
Due to the increases in Covid-19 (Coronavirus) cases, I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you of New Forest Turf Supplies Ltd commitment to continued supply as well as to inform you of the interim measures we have already taken, together with the contingency plans available to us should the need arise.
Overall, our day to day operations will remain unaffected. We do not anticipate at this time any need to halt or slow down distribution and have had similar reassurances from our varied supply chain network.
In order to limit the risk of exposure, we have taken precautions to stop all non-essential travel, to avoid disruption to the course of business
With regards to visiting personnel, we have implemented a closed office policy. You will still be able to collect orders from our field and our Sales Administration team will be happy to talk you through our procedure at your time of order.
We have also implemented new delivery procedures with our delivery drivers to keep in line with current social distancing advice. During supply and lay jobs we will continue this safe distancing advice and will be happy to talk you through this procedure at your time of order.
Whilst we are continuing to operate as normal, our staff will be working from home on a rotation basis and we expect no disruption to the fulfilment of orders.
Should you have any additional questions or queries, our team are on-hand to assist. Please communicate through to them via your usual contact and we will respond accordingly.
