Coronavirus working practice
There has been much debate during the lock down period amongst sweeps, with regard to to the safest way to carry out our work whilst respecting social distancing. Some sweeps have opted to stay off work until at least the autumn, others have continued to work (which has been considered unwise by most sweeps). I have not been sweeping chimneys during the lock down and have now begun to ease back into sweeping. For the short term I have decided to only visit one property on any one day to minimise any possible virus transmition.
What I will do to minimise the risk:
- I will lay down fresh poly backed cordura dust sheets on your floor which will be replaced or cleaned between visits
- I will wear a P3 mask, clean gloves, overalls and boots for the time I am inside your house
What I will ask you to do to minimise the risk:
- Before I arrive I will ask you to ensure I have a clear path to the appliance and a clear area of approximately 8 x 8 ft to work in
- Ensure that all companion setts and ornaments are removed from the working area
- Unless the weather prohibits it open a window in the room 30 minutes prior to my arrival. It would also be wise to leave it open for a period of time once I have left
I will contact you the day before a sweep to confirm we are all still well and good to go. If anyone in your household develops any coronavirus symptoms please let me know and the appointment will need to be re arranged.
If anyone in your household develops symptoms up to two weeks after my visit please contact me and let me know and I will do the same.