RM211 COVID Safe Plan Template

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NSW and Victorian Employers must have a COVID-Safe Plan.

have a COVID Safe Plan in place that is regularly updated
ensure that any workers that can work from home are able to do so
collect records of all workers, subcontractors, customers and clients attending the work premises for 15 minutes or longer (certain exemptions will apply)
comply with relevant distancing requirements in your state/territory
unless an exemption applies, ensure that workers do not work across multiple sites, or for multiple employers
ensure that workers are in good health - workers cannot work if they are unwell and employers must not require workers with symptoms to work
if your worker is unwell, send them home and direct them to be tested. They must stay home until they have their result
report any positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) to Department of Health, Worksafe (Victoria only), Health and Safety Representatives, and notify your workforce
regularly clean your facilities, shared spaces and provide additional cleaning supplies
undertake risk assessments for cleaning and the potential closure of your workplace in certain situations

Your COVID Safe Plan must set out:

Your actions to help prevent the introduction of coronavirus (COVID-19) in your workplace
The level of face-covering or personal protective equipment (PPE) required for your workforce
How you will prepare for, and respond to, a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in your workplace
This plan must demonstrate how you will meet all of the requirements set out by the Victorian and NSW Governments.

Use this COVID Safe Plan template and guidance to create your COVID Safe Plan.