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HEALTH & SAFETY
Sweetpeas Teepees - Teepee Hire
COVID 19 HIRE POLICY
In accordance with UK Government Guidance May 2020
Sweetpeas Teepees agrees that in line with Government guidance business activities should only take place where we can establish social distancing, safe systems of work, and suitable protection measures for customers/staff and good disinfecting procedures for equipment.
All Payments must be made electronically in order to comply with the non-contact guidance that is currently advised.
Teepee hire is only to be used in one room within the household and should not be moved between rooms after installation.
Use of the hire equipment must be for the householder and those living within the household only. Customers must not allow, under any circumstances, persons who are not from their own household to use the equipment. Where customers are found in breach of this, Sweetpeas Teepees reserve the right to immediately arrange collection of the equipment.
We are currently unable to hire for social gatherings or use outside of immediate family.
Cross contamination between households will be eliminated by introducing a rest period of 72 hours between hire and additional cleaning before and after use.
Adequate PPE, namely gloves and a mask, will be worn on delivery and collection by staff from Sweetpeas Teepees.
Equipment will be thoroughly cleaned /disinfected before it can be rehired. (additional notes on cleaning are available in Method statement and our risk assessment)
Soft furnishings that cannot be washed at 60 degrees will not be included in the packages. Duvet covers, sheets, mattress protectors and pillowcases for sleepovers for the hirer to use, will be washed and placed in a fastened bag 72hrs prior to delivery.
All duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases and mattress protectors must be stripped by the customer and placed in a fastened bin bag ready for collection.
The client must notify Sweetpeas Teepees in advance of delivery if there are any members of the household who have tested positive for Covid 19 or are presenting with symptoms in the run up to hire or during hire. Sweetpeas Teepees will also notify the hirer if at any point any members of our household become unwell with any symptoms of Covid 19 and reserve the right to cancel the hire if this situation arises. This policy is in addition to the standard risk assessment and terms of hire which must be agreed to prior to hire.
Method Statement
For Non-Contact Home Delivery
(Teepees Tents)
In accordance with UK Government Guidance May 2020
All party planners at Sweetpeas Teepees will be aware of Risk Assessments.
Distribution of Information
Method Statement will be sent to: The Hirer
Method Statement:
1) Access
1.1) Necessary arrangements should be made by the Hirer to ensure that there is a clear path to the site of installation. There should be no one working/walking in the immediate vicinity of the designated area.
1.2) The Hirer shall ensure that there is adequate parking space directly outside of the delivery area. Where this is not possible, the hirer should contact Sweetpeas Teepees to advise prior to installation.
1.3) It is the homeowners responsibility to inform neighbours where access to the property is shared.
2) Delivery/Unloading/Distribution
2.1) Equipment will be delivered in contained packaging to protect it against damage and contamination
2.2) All items will be off-loaded by hand and temporarily situated in the immediate vicinity of the work area, taking care to avoid any damage to the products and surrounding area.
2.3) After unloading, items will be distributed to their individual areas provided.
2.4) It is the hirer’s responsibility to book the equipment to allow for the 72 hour rest period before use
3) Installation
3.1) Area designated for the installation should be clear from any debris and or furniture. We can not move anything.
3.2) Each mattress is then placed on the ground with at least 1m clearance at the egress and /or exit areas.
Time/Duration subject to access to site and the safe erection of each airbed should take no longer than 2 hours.
3.3) The bedsheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, mattress protectors will then be taken from the sealed packaging and placed onto the mattresses (where preferred, the Hirer can do this)
3.4) The teepees will then be taken from the packaging and placed securely over the mattresses
3.5) Lights and bunting will then be strung between the teepees making sure that adequate space is left as per 3.2
4) Collection
4.1) The Hirer will ensure that all sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases and mattress protectors are removed and placed in the bin liners provided. The bin liners must be sealed prior to collection
4.2) Necessary arrangements should be made by the Hirer to ensure that there is a clear path to the site of collection. There should be no one working/walking in the immediate vicinity of the designated area.
5) Cleaning of equipment between hires
5.1) Sweetpeas Teepees will ensure that sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases and mattress protectors are all washed at 60 degrees with antibacterial liquid
5.2) Teepee covers will be removed and washed with antibacterial soap
5.4) All accessories will be wiped on all surfaces with antibacterial spray and a cloth
6) Housekeeping / Waste Disposal
6.1) We would reasonably expect working areas to be clear of debris prior to our work commencing. Our company will endeavor to maintain a clear working area, and remove any of our own rubbish.
6.2) Any bin liners/bags used for bedding will be first placed in a separate, uncontaminated bag, sealed and then disposed of (duty of care to the Bin Disposal Team)
6) Cleaning of Vehicle
6.1) The inside of the vehicle used for transportation will be cleaned using antibacterial wipes/cloths and detergent. The vehicle will be dried fully before being used again
7) Housekeeping / Waste Disposal
7.1) We would reasonably expect working areas to be clear of debris prior to our work commencing. Our company will endeavor to maintain a clear working area, and remove any of our own rubbish.
7.2) Any bin liners/bags used for bedding will be first placed in a separate, uncontaminated bag, sealed and then disposed of (duty of care to the Bin Disposal Team)
7.3) Any PPE that is not reusable should be disposed of in a sealed bag.
We recognise that childhood is such a short yet special time so they deserve to be shown the wonder and excitement that parties have to offer. We offer luxury teepee tent party hire for sleepovers, a slumber or children's birthday party. Covering Somerset, including Taunton, Bridgwater, Wells, Glastonbury, Wellington, Weston, Minehead, Bath, Bristol and beyond.
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