COVID-19 Risk Assessment

Updated 30th November 2021

External office protocol

Viewing Appointments

Establish if occupants or applicants are in an ‘at risk’ group and agree appropriate measures.
Masks to be worn by viewing guide who will arrive 10 minutes early.
Viewers will be requested to wear masks on all viewings, this is not mandatory.
Sanitiser to be carried by viewing guide at all times.
All external and internal doors including cupboards to be opened prior to visit.
Applicants to refrain from touching anything within the property.
Occupants should take responsibility for cleaning appropriate areas post viewing.
If vacant then viewing guide will need to complete this task after every viewing.

Market Appraisal Appointments

All valuers to carry sanitiser and cleanse before and after all visits.
Face coverings should be worn at all times

Internal office protocol

Full time, office based staff to take a Covid test twice a week from home, prior to entering workplace and report result to line manager who will duly record. Part time staff and those working from home are required to take a home test prior to visiting branches adopting the same reporting procedure.
Any member of staff who considers themselves as ‘high risk’ or in a ‘vulnerable’ group, should discuss with their line manager and appropriate measures will be taken.
Staff to wash hands every 2 hours as a minimum and whenever they enter the office.
Surface cleaning in operational areas twice per day.
If using kitchen equipment ensure placement in dishwasher immediately after use.
Only prepare drinks/food for yourself. Not others.
Specific receptive area for goods deliveries/post and keys etc. cleaned after use.
All keys received/handed out to be cleaned with Dettol/antibacterial wipes to sanitise after use. When returning keys viewing guides should Dettol/Antibacterial wipe all keys.
No human physical contact.
Open windows and doors where possible to generate air flow.
Risk assessment published on website and within offices in all departments.
All staff required to sign disclaimer to confirm they have read and will adhere to all risk assessment procedures.
X-mist room sanitiser cannisters are available in all offices for immediate action when required.
Masks are mandatory for all staff when meeting clients face to face in branch.
It is mandatory for all office visitors to wear a face covering.
Face coverings are mandatory for all staff when away from their work station.

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