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12.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies to a person responsible for—
(a)open premises, or
(b)work carried out at any other premises where a person is working.
(2) For the purposes of minimising the risk of exposure to coronavirus at the premises, the person must—
(a)take all reasonable measures to ensure—
(i)that a distance of 2 metres is maintained between any persons on the premises (except between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person assisted by the carer);
(ii)where persons are required to wait to enter the premises, that a distance of 2 metres is maintained between them (except between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person assisted by the carer),
(b)take any other reasonable measures for that purpose, for example measures which limit close face to face interaction and maintain hygiene such as—
(i)changing the layout of premises including the location of furniture and workstations;
(ii)controlling use of entrances, passageways, stairs and lifts;
(iii)controlling use of shared facilities such as toilets and kitchens;
(iv)otherwise controlling the use of, or access to, any other part of the premises;
(v)installing barriers or screens;
(vi)providing or requiring use of personal protective equipment, and
(c)provide information to those entering or working at the premises about how to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
(3) In these Regulations “open premises” means—
(a)premises of a business or service listed in Schedule 4;
(b)places of worship;
(c)cemeteries;
(d)premises of a business listed in Schedule 1 which are not required to be closed by virtue of regulation 6;
(e)premises of a business listed in Schedule 2 which are permitted to be open by virtue of regulation 7(2);
(f)premises of a business listed in Schedule 3 which are permitted to be open by virtue of regulation 8(2) or (3);
(g)crematoriums permitted to open by virtue of regulation 10(2);
(h)community centres permitted to open by virtue of regulation 10(4).
(4) For the purposes of this regulation “premises” also includes a vehicle used to provide a service for the carriage of passengers by road, rail, tramway, air or sea.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 12 in force at 11.7.2020 for specified purposes, see reg. 1(3)(d)
I2Reg. 12 in force at 13.7.2020 in so far as not already in force, see reg. 1(4)
Valid from 13/07/2020
13.—(1) A person required to take reasonable measures under regulation 12 must have regard to guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers about those measures.
(2) The Welsh Ministers—
(a)may revise guidance issued under paragraph (1), and
(b)must publish the guidance (and any revisions).
(3) Guidance under this regulation may incorporate (by reference or transposition) guidance, codes of practice or other documents published by another person (for example, a trade association, body representing members of an industry or a trade union).
Commencement Information
I3Reg. 13 in force at 11.7.2020 for specified purposes, see reg. 1(3)(d)
I4Reg. 13 in force at 13.7.2020 in so far as not already in force, see reg. 1(4)
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