TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS FEATURES


On the road again


T e recent change in COVID-19 restrictions means that in-person technical assessments have been able to restart. Armed with mask and sanitiser, our man kept a diary of two recent visits to prospective Members…


By Darren Sweeney Technical Adviser


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ne of the biggest things I was looking forward to after lockdown was jumping in the car and carrying out assessments of Conditional Members and new applicants.


Before COVID-19, it would have been a case of packing the tools and setting the sat-nav, but the pandemic means, quite rightly, that more checks are now in place. Everyone undergoing an assessment


is now sent an information pack outlining the safety measures that need to be taken, including the new SELECT


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guidance, Returning in person. They are also sent a text reminder and a


COVID-19 questionnaire the day before, with everything organised by our extremely effi cient Technical Administrator, Susie Liddle.


Having an open conversation with the person we’re visiting ensures that they understand the processes we’re putting in place and that we’re doing it to keep their staff , family and customers safe.


From the sole trader right up to the large companies, everyone has been extremely receptive and 100 per cent committed to the measures. In the current climate, they understand what needs to be done to ensure we can get on-site safely. It also helps that we’ve


Seeing our Members’ work environment is really helpful


Polishing the boots to a lovely shine


Meeting Steve Scott before his inspection


Another safe greeting with Bryan Murray


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