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1 COVID-safe workplaces Key points

1.1 Creating a COVID-safe workplace • Directives can change at any time so please

1.2 COVID-safe: we all have a part to play keep yourself informed and aware of
1.3 General health and wellbeing updates from the Chief Health Officer
(CHO).
1.4 Vulnerable employees • Refer to the CHO public health directions.

1.5 COVID-19 in the workplace

Overview

The health and safety of the workforce are the number one priority and the COVID-safe
workplaces: Department of Health transition plan ensures that we can adapt to the
ongoing need for physical distancing and hygiene measures to actively control against the

transmission of COVID-19.

This section highlights the key considerations and actions in creating a COVID-safe
workplace and provides links to important documents that further explain your team’s,
your and the department’s responsibilities.

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