A worker with a confirmed case of COVID-19 should inform their employer by phone (in the workplace or working remotely) to limit further exposure.
Download Safe Work Australia InfographicThe worker will need to isolate in accordance with directions from the Public Health Unit.
If at work the worker will need to make immediate arrangements to return home.
Once the person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 vacates a room, cleaning can commence. [link to cleaning and disinfecting slides]
Review risk control actions to ensure effective social distancing, hygiene and other activities are being complied with.
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The Workplace Advice Line is Ai Group’s national telephone advisory service for all your on the spot workplace related questions.
Call the Workplace Advice Line
1300 55 66 77 and press option 1
(Overseas: +61 3 9867 0100)
Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm
(Australian Eastern Daylight/Standard Time)
