HEALTH ALERT -  COVID-19  18 March 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared the Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

In an effort to minimise risk to our employees, sub-contractors and customers, Reckli Form-Liners & Moulds has implemented the below in conjunction with advice from WHO & Department of Health (DoH) to combat the risk of Coronavirus:

• Wash hands frequently with soap & water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Practice respiratory hygiene when coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into closed bin and clean your hands as per above.

• Maintain social distancing by upholding as least 1.5m distance between yourself and other people

• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with your hands as you can transfer the virus from surfaces to yourself.

• Avoid shaking hands or touching other person/s.

• We recommend you minimise any non-essential domestic or international travel.

• Where possible reduce face to face meetings to phone hook ups, if meetings are required, only have the essential person/s in attendance.

• Avoid large gatherings, particularly indoors.

• Toolbox talks are to be held outside.

• When conditions permit, open doors and windows to let fresh air in.

• Ensure all air conditioning units remain up to date with their quarterly servicing.

• No non-essential visitor/s to site.

• Our cleaning suppliers have been contacted to increase the level of cleaning especially with high contact points. Should you not feel this increased level is met – please advise Head Office.

 

Please see below extract from the DoH website regarding self-quarantine after returning to Australia from overseas:

 

“Staying at home means you:

• do not go to public places such as work, school, shopping centres, childcare or university

• ask someone to get food and other necessities for you and leave them at your front door

• do not let visitors in – only people who usually live with you should be in your home

You do not need to wear a mask in your home. If you need to go out to seek medical attention, wear a surgical mask (if you have one) to protect others.

You should stay in touch by phone and on-line with your family and friends.”

 

Key symptoms of COVID-19 are:

• Fever

• Cough

• Sore Throat

• Fatigue

 

You must advise payroll or compliance if you are planning or travelling overseas in 2020 and the countries you will be visiting.