Should we really be working in peoples homes in Tier 3

[Dustydazzler]

Londin and now surrey have a very high covid rate and been placed in Tier 3 restrictions

which got mr thinking, we aren’t supposed to go in peoples houses socially, so should we really be working in peoples houses ? Other than for emergency call-outs etc

thoughts ??

 

[littlespark]

Teir 3, or teir 4 in Scotland are less restrictive that what was a “full lockdown” and we were expected to work in people’s homes then.

if you’re wearing face coverings, distancing and sanatising.... it’s no different than going for your necessary food shopping.

 

[Zerax]

I think if sensible precautions are taken... we're fine. It's actually a rare virus to catch... in my area it's about 0.8% officially... so the risks are very low. Even if you do catch it, only a small minority have severe symptoms.

What gets my goat is that when I go to Lidl to buy essential food to live... it's full of couples and families having a day out !! Regardless of what tier you're in... surely common sense says... stay away from other people !!

 

[marcuswareham]

Teir 3, or teir 4 in Scotland are less restrictive that what was a “full lockdown” and we were expected to work in people’s homes then.

if you’re wearing face coverings, distancing and sanatising.... it’s no different than going for your necessary food shopping.

By you wearing a face covering you are stopping you breathing out covid into someone's house, but there is no protection for you catching it while in someone's house which may have it, as they will not be living in there house with a mask on so the air would be contaminated so to speak (the mask concept works the opposite way round to what alot of people believe)

Doing the necessary food shop everyone should be wearing a mask (to protect others) and the amount of air inside the building is usually more and the air flow and fresh air in is much increased then it would be in a house,

So its not sure its quite the same thing


Good question though: best thing to stop the spread then no shouldn't be in people house

But you still need to earn money etc

 

[Risteard]

Londin and now surrey have a very high covid rate and been placed in Tier 3 restrictions

which got mr thinking, we aren’t supposed to go in peoples houses socially, so should we really be working in peoples houses ? Other than for emergency call-outs etc

thoughts ??

I worked through when Derry hit 1155.9 cases per 100,000 7 day incidence rate (well over 1% of the population 7 day incidence rate). This included in people's houses, as well as in numerous business premises. I certainly wouldn't be cancelling work.

My RAMS do not recognise masks as a proper mitigation measure, so I do not wear them anywhere where not specifically required and requested. I certainly wouldn't voluntarily wear one. I am completely opposed to social engineering.

If someone wanted masks I would respectfully suggest that it would be more appropriate if they kept their distance from me when working, as this should be more effective and should also render masks completely unnecessary.

 

[Dustydazzler]

As Surrey has a relativEly high covid rate now I have taken the decision to take the rest of December off for the safety of my family.
no job is that Important that I cant wait until after Christmas

 

[buzzlightyear]

ave taken the decision to take the rest of December off for the safety of my family.
no job is that Important that I cant wait until after Christmas

I under stand your way of thinking but me
if you play safe you have nowt to worries about it. so think you wait after Xmas
and you get then, no man's island.

 

[telectrix]

no job is that Important that I cant wait until after Christmas

it would be if the supply to my beer brewing system was off.

 

[Zerax]

no job is that Important that I cant wait until after Christmas

What about fixing a fault so that a hardworking family (where both parents are Keyworkers) can cook their Turkey ??

 

[Dustydazzler]

What about fixing a fault so that a hardworking family (where both parents are Keyworkers) can cook their Turkey ??

im reference to planned jobs like an extra socket or new shed supply

not emergency repair work

 

[telectrix]

What about fixing a fault so that a hardworking family (where both parents are Keyworkers) can cook their Turkey ??

that would then make you a key worker so you can carry on with impunity.

 

[GBDamo]

Mask wearing makes no sense whatsoever with the exception of health workers in close proximity to those who are symptomatic, I.e. coughing particles right in your face.

If you're symptomatic you should not be out, no need for masks.

The virus is not airborne, it is transmitted by surface contact. Cleaning surfaces and hand sanitation are very good precautions.

I'd do however always wear a mask when out, as I have not the courage of my convictions, and my missus is plod and will bang me up.

 

[littlespark]

The virus is not airborne, it is transmitted by surface contact.

You're in the wrong job, as the government has been advised by their specialists that it is airborne, and masks do indeed help. You must know better?

 

[nicebutdim]

You're in the wrong job, as the government has been advised by their specialists that it is airborne, and masks do indeed help. You must know better?

The premise behind this is that masks will stop droplets as opposed to particles of the virus. Studies do show how masks disrupt the flow of exhaled air, but none demonstrate actual effectiveness in reducing transmission of viral particles. Those droplets dry out quickly and no one can provide empirical evidence to demonstrate what happens then.

Manufacturers don't generally make claims that their masks will trap viral particles, and nor should they, as such information must be backed up with hard facts. Given the size of an average viral particle, trapping them with even a P3 mask would be like catching a fly in a football net.

I wear a mask on the rare occasion I need to go into a shop. Not because I believe that it provides much benefit to me or others, but because it might make a few people feel happier about buying groceries and because I prefer not to draw attention to myself. Basic hygeine measures and some distance are likely to be much more effective and I find that many people seem to think those simple measures are no longer necessary when they don a mask.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Are really visual demonstration how brilliantly effective masks are at stopping respiratory droplets being coughed / sneezed into the air