In light of the Government’s recent announcement regarding mandatory face coverings in certain settings from 30 November 2021, the Museum will require all visitors, unless they are exempt, to wear a face covering in the following areas;
- All indoor retail settings; the Gift Shop (including Admissions), Morrall’s, Cakes and Sweets
- On Public Transport
- Hobbs and Village Fish and Chip Shop
- The enterprise unit located near the mine (formerly Rock and Fossil)
Signage across the Museum will be changed to reflect where a face covering is mandatory for visitors, and Admissions will be highlighting to visitors the areas on site where a face covering will be required. Colleagues are not expected to enforce this.
All colleagues must continue to follow the Museum’s current requirement to wear a suitable face covering, unless exempt, in all indoor settings where the public are present. We also continue to advise all colleagues to follow the Government’s recommendation to wear a face covering in any indoor setting where they may come into close contact (within 1 metre) with those who aren’t in their household.
As a reminder, all colleagues should continue to observe Covid-safe behaviours by;
- Not attending the Museum if you have symptoms of Covid or have received notification to isolate.
- Regular hand washing or sanitisation where hand washing is not possible.
- Wearing a face covering as outlined above.
- Maintaining appropriate safe distancing with colleagues and visitors.
- Ventilating meetings rooms and sanitising after use.
Please continue to contact your line manager and email the People & Culture team ([email protected]) if you test positive for Covid or receive a notification from NHS test and trace to isolate.
The Museum will continue to review the need for any further precautionary measures in line with Government guidance and to mitigate any safety risks for colleagues and visitors.
If you have any questions regarding the above please speak to your line manager.
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