The Prime Minister says he wants everyone to follow these seven steps if someone at work is worried they have COVID-19.
If someone is at work when they find out or begin to suspect they have the virus, these are the seven steps SafeWork Australia says to follow:Remove the person from others. SafeWork Australia recommends giving the person a surgical mask, if possible.Tell health authorities by calling the national COVID-19 hotline on 1800 020 080, and follow the advice of health officials. Depending on your situation, authorities could give you specific advice.
Close contact means anyone who has been face-to-face for at least 15 minutes with the infected person or has been in the same space as them for two hours. Those employees should be sent home to isolate. If the infected worker had contact with large parts of the workplace, all employees may have to self-isolate for 14 days.The areas where these people have been should also be cleaned, this could involve the evacuation of these areas and cleaners should also use PPE.
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