COVID-19 information for supply chain

We continue to keep a close watch on the Government updates in order to control the spread of Coronavirus. At Skanska, as a responsible organisation, we believe it is very important that we do everything possible to support this effort.

First and foremost, we must do everything we can to stay healthy and safe and we need to help others to do the same too.

The guiding principle for all our decisions and actions is not to put those who work on our sites or others at risk, particularly essential workers.

Every work site that continues to be operational will only remain so if the following are complied with:

• Skanska’s current health and safety policies applicable to the work type  
• Skanska’s COVID-19 guidance
• A risk assessment is carried out to ensure that all aspects of the two items above can be achieved. The risk assessment will be reviewed on a daily basis. Read Skanska's latest risk assessment for all UK operations here.

We continue to closely follow UK Government and Public Health England guidelines in managing our response. We will keep in contact with our supply chain partners with guidance related to specific projects and sites.

Our commitment to you

We are committed to doing all we can to support our supply chain. It is vitally important to us that our supply chain partners remain strong and successful businesses and we are committed to providing the following support:

• We believe it’s all the more important when the going gets tough that you can rely on fair payment. We will continue to pay invoices within terms and in accordance with our agreement with you and not intentionally delay payment to manage our own cash position
• We will maintain ongoing regular communications so we can support you as best we can, especially around advice on COVID-19 and other health, safety and wellbeing issues, as well as where you might get financial support
• We will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible of any further planned site closures

At an industry level, we are in conversation with organisations including the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). Detailed below are weblinks to information and support that you may find useful.

• Government COVID-19 support for business
• Coronavirus Business Support, scheme information
• British Business Bank, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
• News story on Government support for business

If you have any concerns or wish to talk to us further, please contact the members of our team that you regularly work with at Skanska who will do their very best to support you.

COVID-19 Site safety checklists and forms

During the pandemic it is essential that the workforce is protected to minimise the risk of infection on construction sites.

We have worked hard with the CLC and others to produce a comprehensive range of interactive checklists and forms to assist construction employers. Guidance on issues such as close working, cleaning and what employees should do if they become unwell is included.

Site operating procedures compliance checklist

An interactive checklist, designed to be used to ensure compliance with current guidance on protecting your workforce on site during the COVID-19 pandemic. The checklist can be amended with additional comments to ensure it aligns with specific site policies. The checklist will help organisations to establish whether crucial health and safety principles are embedded in their day-to-day operations during the pandemic.

Health, safety and environmental risk assessment template

A guide offering example control measures for those required to undertake risk assessment of the workplace and specific activities on site. An interactive risk assessment template is also included to facilitate this process.

A toolbox talk for construction workers

Designed to be delivered to construction workers by their manager or supervisor. Good communication is essential for health and safety management on construction sites. It is vitally important that contractors, managers and supervisors engage and consult with workers, as it is an effective way of identifying hazards and controlling risks. Download the toolbox talk.

Weekly site operating procedures checklist

An interactive checklist, designed to ensure on-going compliance with both established and additional procedures.

Additional resources

We have also released our complete library of 98 interactive checklists and forms from our GE700 Construction Site Safety publication for free download. The comprehensive range of checklists and forms are designed to help with the day-to-day management of construction sites.