This came through from a site I use. I am sure all in the industry will be receiving similar guidelines. Not sure if rubber gloves would make it difficult for twiddly bits like screws but surgical or disposable might be ok if you have some. The freezing cold nights are probably as dangerous as the virus. At least you know these plumbers so you know that you can trust them:-
MyBuilder’s aim is to help homeowners find great tradespeople, and that hasn’t changed in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We understand that some jobs, whether it’s fixing a broken boiler or repairing faulty wiring, have to be done as a matter of urgency, and our expert tradespeople around the country are ready to help out.
The experienced tradespeople who use MyBuilder are always safety-conscious, and that’s more important than ever right now. We’re encouraging all our tradespeople to follow government advice, which might mean some changes to how they do things:
• We’ve asked them to get in touch with customers before arriving to make sure you don’t have symptoms or are not self-isolating
• You should maintain distance when in your home, and avoid handshakes and other gestures such as offering drinks
• Tradespeople are being encouraged to regularly wash and sanitise their hands before and after jobs
If you’re experiencing symptoms or self-isolating, then it’s sensible to delay your job if possible and avoid the chance of passing the virus on to a tradesperson. Similarly, we’ve encouraged tradespeople not to work if they’re ill, in line with government advice.
There are plenty of tradespeople on MyBuilder who are ready to answer calls for help, or tackle bigger jobs that will help make your home more comfortable. MyBuilder will be here to help you find the right person for your job, no matter the size or urgency.