Before an Outbreak or Pandemic: Plan Ahead
Get the latest advice from the Australian Department of Health website and commence discussions partners to develop a plan. Clearly identify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.
Develop flexible policies. Individuals need to stay home when they are sick, if they need to care for a sick household member, or to care for children if schools are closed. Identify critical functions and cross-train staff.
Have extra supplies of soap, hand sanitizers, and tissues on hand. Where work will be done in close proximity of others, consider PPE such as P2 masks and gloves.
Develop flexible policies or plan for remote participation.
Create an emergency communication plan. Update and distribute timely and accurate information to everyone who needs it (staff, customers/clients, suppliers, vendors, and key stakeholders).
Stay informed about the local COVID-19 situation. Get up-to-date information from your local State/Territory Health website. Be aware of school and business closures in your area.
During an Outbreak or Pandemic: Steps To Take
Work with the local health department and partners to implement response plans. We can assist in the preparation of a custom Coronavirus Plan or Policy for your organisation.
Update partners, stakeholders, staff, and customers/clients regularly and continue to promote healthy habits, such as regular hand washing.
Provide training to persons on how to properly use and care for the PPE they have been provided.
Address the potential fear and anxiety that may result from fake news or misinformation.
Clean high touch surfaces and objects, as per the current advise from the Health Department, and wherever possible apply social distancing practices (no handshaking, etc.)
If someone at the workplace or jobsite develops symptoms, immediately isolate them and give them a clean disposable face mask to wear.
After an Outbreak or Pandemic: Follow-Up
Discuss and document lessons learned. Gather feedback from staff, customers/clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Improve preparedness plans accordingly.
Maintain partnerships. Participate in emergency preparedness activities.
Test and update plans regularly.
Does this all sound overwhelming? Call 1300 789 069 today to get custom advice, training and plans for your business.
We can assist in the preparation of:
- Continuity Plans, Infectious Disease Plans
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Policy and Plan
- SWMS and Risk Assessment for Decontamination Tasks
- Site Specific Decontamination Methodology
- Clearance Criteria Development
- Clearance Certification