COVID-19 and keeping safe at work

Here is the latest advice on managing this risks at work from https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/

All employers are also encouraged to consider alternative ways of delivering their business practices and services, such as switching to online ordering, payment and delivery.

If it is not possible to work from home or redesign practices, it is vital that no worker comes to work if they have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath.

If unwell, workers should contact their primary health care provider, who can liaise with the local public health authority to determine when it is safe for them to return to work.

To keep workers safe and limit the spread of COVID-19, every employer should do the following at their workplace:

•  Allow workers to work from home, where possible
•  Ensure physical distancing by keeping a distance of at least 1.5 metres between people
•  Encourage all workers to frequently wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser and to practise good hygiene
•  Be aware of how to spot COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath) and make sure workers do not come to work if they are unwell
•  Make sure your workplace is regularly cleaned and disinfected
•  Have signs and posters around the workplace to remind workers and others of the risks of COVID-19 and the measures that are necessary to stop its spread.

What to do if a worker has COVID-19 ?

Check out this infographic for more information https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/what-do-if-worker-has-covid-19-infographic

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