Social Distancing
Social distancing measures are for everyone, including all farm businesses. It is imperative to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is viewed as the most important step we can take in tackling the pandemic.
It is critical that all farm businesses:
- Demonstrate that they can operate safely and that the safety and wellbeing of their workforce is of paramount importance; regularly conduct and review your risk assessments and health & safety protocols,
- Implement and demonstrate all farm businesses can work in a way which is fully consistent with established social distancing and government advice,
- Ensure family members, staff, contractors etc. are fully briefed on safe working and social distancing practices and that they are supervised to ensure these are adhered to,
- Commit to keeping up-to-date with the latest advice from the Scottish Government and make the necessary changes to their business operation as required, should this advice change
- Where possible should also endeavour to demonstrate to their customers and the public that their operations are fully compliant with safe working and social distancing procedures
More information
• Latest Scottish Government guidance is available here,
• Guidance for Farmers and Crofters
• Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality
• Guidance for Horticulture, Fruit & Vegetable Sectors
• Guidance for Livestock Keepers
• Guidance for Animal Owners
• Guidance for Beekeepers