Of customers have to wear a mask why do the staff not have to also wear one this is happening in our local shops ? Where's the logic ?

[chrissyoriginal]

LOGIC and masks

[sassy59]

There isn’t any Chrissy. Doesn’t make sense. Xxxx

[Annie31]

My understanding is that they would have to wear one continuously for too long at a stretch. I think this is why some independent shop owners have chosen to wear the shields instead so it gives some degree of safety and confidence to their customers and perhaps themselves.

I don't understand the logic of office workers not having to wear masks as this after all is indoors. My opinion, but I think it is the government's intention to get all the empty office buildings filled again and rents being paid - pure economics!

[Tia4209]

I think it is because they are meant to adhere to the 2 metre distance rule which it is hard for shoppers to do whilst moving around a store.

[Spacecat1]

Agree no logic would help if staff on shop floor had masks that would help except for ones who are exempt.

[hypercat54]

I am a volunteer in a charity shop and the staff don't have to wear masks. The reasons I were given was because we have to run round too much, and talking to customers is much more difficult. Having spent an onerous afternoon doing the till, putting stock out, checking and pricing dvd's, having to take card payments only, and keeping a close check on the numbers in the shop, I am knackered.

[katieoxo60 in reply to hypercat54]

At last someone admits the new regime is exhausting. My daughter is finding work more fatiguing plus wearing masks. I am glad I don't have to go out as standing is so exhausting for me now since Christmas. The masks are not pleasant even if only worn for an hour. Keep up the good work Hypercat54. My neighbour works in charity shop , now having to go in every day rather than three days to keep up with changes.

[hypercat54 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks Katie. I forgot to add disinfecting things as well. I do front of shop as there is a seat behind the till as I can't stand for more than a couple of minutes. I do have to keep getting up and moving a bit which is painful and I need to rest my back for a few hours after my shifts. I love it though and when the manager asks if I am ok I just say I need to get my fat lazy a**** moving 😀 x

[katieoxo60 in reply to hypercat54]

Sound a bit like me , I usually run a couple of groups voluntarily but the new rules have stopped all that, plus my health since christmas but these things help us cope with our disabilities don't they. ? Take carex

[Daisy55]

Our local Co op staff are all wearing masks unless they are behind a glass partition at the checkout . The company ruled it , so everyone is equal and protecting each other . It may be worth contacting the shop manager .

[hypercat54 in reply to Daisy55]

We have a partition too.

[Johnsel]

All the staff everywhere here in Spain, have to wear a mask, cannot understand why in the UK that is not happening.

[hypercat54 in reply to Johnsel]

Try wearing one for 4 hours at a time whilst doing housework and speak clearly all the time and you might understand?

[sandylo in reply to hypercat54]

My daughters are both beauticians and work 9hr days they have masks and a face shield this cant go on forever its not healthy her glasses steam up its a nightmare. Glad im retired and shielding

[Sops]

This is what is worrying me, thought of places I want to visit at end of my shielding, but am so scared on hearing staff don’t wear masks that have decided not to bother.

sopsx

[Shirleyj]

To wear a mask all day while working in a shop would be quite unbearable, if all the customers wear masks the staff should still be protected. They do probably need to wear a shield.

Remember we are just popping in and out of shops, they are there all day.

[hypercat54 in reply to Shirleyj]

Very true Shirley. It's even worse as some employees can't return to work for various reasons so the existing staff are having to work harder. x

[periwinkle62]

I think the reasoning is that it would be difficult for staff wearing one the entire shift. That seems perfectly logical to me. Also the main argument for face coverings is that you are protecting other people and it seems to me that the great british public ducking and diving in and out of shops and from who knows where, poses the greater risk. Both to each other and to shop staff (who deserve a medal btw).

[hypercat54 in reply to periwinkle62]

Yes. In my case we only have 3/4 volunteers left in the charity shop as most of them are older or shielding, and without us the shop would close. I do wear a very thin mask in other shops and on public transport even though like all of us I am exempt, but I can't do it for more than around 20 minutes.

[Ladyindistress79]

I have only been to a shop a couple of times( daughter doing shopping for me) but I find that my glasses steam up and I can’t see properly.

[Karenanne61 in reply to Ladyindistress79]

Try washing them with soap. Its what surgeons do. There are some hints on you tube to help with this. 🙂

[sandylo]

Ive got to go for blood tests on wed at local hospital im dreading it as the home next to it has had several deaths due to covid i shall sit in my car till a minute before im due to go in as you have to wait at the door a minute before it will be my third time out since 11th march the other 2 were doctors appts

[Suesal46]

I agree just don’t understand it my daughter works at Tesco’s and all the staff there have to wear a mask and I am glad because it protects the staff as well

[hypercat54 in reply to Suesal46]

In our Tesco Express the staff don't have to wear masks/shields behind the till coz they have plastic shields up.

[Suesal46 in reply to hypercat54]

Maybe they don’t have to in the Tesco express but she works in the big tescos Supermarket hear and they all have o wear them in there ?

[alcgb]

You are exempt from wearing a mask if you have COPD/severe asthma/breathing difficulties. You can download a printable card or order one from Hidden Disabilities. I can’t breathe with a mask on so have ordered a card with a lanyard.

[Patk1 in reply to alcgb]

Ive persevred wearing masks if need to go inside shops and im finding ut does get easier.my own thoughts are,i want to protect myself, and so many people,even now,arent bothering

[Suesal46]

Yes I agree I will ask my daughter when she gets home we have got a Tesco express in our village but am still on Lockdown till the 1st of August so not been there yet 🙂