Industry Guidelines

This is a list of guidance produced by various trades associations.  This list will be updated as new guidance becomes available. 

Trade assocation guidance should be read in conjunction with the NI Government Guidance issued for their type of business. 

Beauty and Hairdressing

• National Hair and Beauty Federation – join for free access to salon reopening guidelines

Close Contact Services*

• (Guidance for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers.)

Community Facilities

• Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities*

Hospitality

• The impact of Covid-19 on disabled customers – some recommendations for the hospitality sector
• Working safely during COVID-19 in restaurants pubs bars and takeaway services
• Hospitality Ulster

Motor Trade

• National Franchised Dealers Association and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Association guidance
• National Franchsied Dealers Association - Workplace Risk Assessment

Places of Worship

• Letter from NI Executive Office following meeting with Faith Leaders to discuss the reopening of places of worship for services
• Guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic

Property Market

• Advice on Moving Home during COVID-19 aimed at Estate Agents, Developers, Tradespeople, Solicitors, Surveyors, Removal Firms, Letting Agents and Private Landlords

Retail

• Association of Convenience Stores
• British Retail Consortium
• Horticultural Trades Association includes risk assessment and safe trading guidance retail protocols
• British Bridal Suppliers Association
• The impact of Covid-19 on disabled customers – some recommendations for the retail sector

Sport

• Sport NI Return to Sport Framework and Frequently Asked Questions
• Golfing Union of Ireland and Irish Ladies Golf Union Protocol for the Reintroduction of Golf in Northern Ireland
• Tennis Ireland
• Grassroots sports and gym/leisure facilities*
• Return to recreational team sport framework

Visitor Accommodation

• Northern Ireland Hotels Federation
• Professional Association of Self Caterers - self catering COVID-19 Cleaning Guides
• Bed and Breakfast Association
• British Holiday and Home Parks Association

Visitor Economy

• Working safely during COVID-19 in the visitor economy

* Guidance marked with an asterisk indicates this is English guidance which contains dates applicable to England but includes general best practice advice that will highlight practical actions which can be taken to ensure everyone’s health and safety.  Public health is devolved in Northern Ireland and this guidance should be considered alongside local public health and safety requirements and legislation in Northern Ireland.  For advice to businesses and/or organisations Northern Ireland refer to guidance set by the Northern Ireland Executive which will be published at NI Business Info

Further sources of information

• NI Business Info – Business Support Organisations Offering Support and Guidance
• World Health Organization - Technical Guidance Publications
• World Health Organization - Advice for the Public
• Government Departments and Agencies

Contact Us

If you are unable to find the guidance you need for your type of business, the Health and Safety team is available to deal with any queries you have by contacting us on

Tel: 028 2766 0257 or   Email: healthandsafety@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk