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CORONAVIRUS.Managing the risk.WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?Coronavirus (COVID-19 or 2019n-CoV) is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus responsible for the outbreak of pneumonia which started in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in late 2019. Symptoms range from a mild cough to pneumonia. There is evidence that it spreads from person to person. Good hygiene can prevent infection.
SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION - Everyone is responsible for the health and safety of everyone at work
IF YOU ARE INFECTED
FEVER COUGH SHORTNESS OF BREATH SORE THROAT
These symptoms are not
limited to COVID-19. Respiratory illnesses and
pneumonia caused by other organisms (including bacteria) and other viruses
(such as influenza) can also cause these
symptoms.
WASH HANDS WITH WATER AND SOAP / SANITISER FOR
AT LEAST 20 SECONDS
AVOID CONTACT WITH SICK PEOPLE
DON’T TOUCH EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH WITH
UNWASHED HANDS
COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH TISSUE OR ELBOW WHEN SNEEZING
AVOID CROWDED PLACES. THE 4SQM PER PERSON
RULE APPLIES FOR MEETINGS
DO NOT SHARE UNCLEANED EATING
UTENSILS
TELECONFERENCE YOUR MEETINGS
(USE SKYPE / ZOOM)
NO BUSINESS TRAVEL ALLOWED, UNLESS
APPROVED BY THE MD
IF YOU BECOME SICK, SEEK MEDICAL CARE
IMMEDIATELY
WASH YOUR HANDS AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE
WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD
AVOID CONTACT WITH OTHERS
PUT TISSUES IN THE BIN AND WASH YOUR HANDS
KEEP OBJECTS AND SURFACES CLEAN
STAY AT HOME WEAR A MASK
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A CONFIRMED CASEThose in CLOSE contact with a person who is a confirmed case of Coronavirus must:• Self-quarantine, contact a Medical Practitioner to arrange testing and follow
their advice.• Notify your manager or supervisor immediately.• Discuss work arrangements or leave entitlements with your manager or HR.
SEYMOUR WHYTE WILL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS• Work with health authorities to notify co-workers who have had CLOSE contact
with the person.• Support and educate those that may have had CLOSE contact with the person.
EAP support is available for all employees by contacting Acacia Connection on 1300 364 273 or via text on 0401 337 771.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPECTED CASEEveryone is responsible for taking appropriate precautions. People who are clearly unwell (coughing, sneezing, runny nose and/or a fever) and/ or have contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, will be told by their manager to:• Not attend or leave your place of work; and work from home or go on personal
leave (depending on the situation).• Go home and self-quarantine, contact a Medical Practitioner or hospital• Obtain a medical clearance before returning to work.
If you have fever, a cough, sore throat, tiredness and shortness of breath, telephone your Medical Practitioner or local hospital ahead of attending, so appropriate precautions can be taken.
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO WORK• In the above circumstances, approval by your manager must be obtained
before returning to work and a medical certificate and/or clearance must alsobe provided.
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