Six principles of COVIDSafe workplaces

Every Victorian business that is open must follow the six principles to ensure a COVIDSafe workplace.

It is also mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan. High-risk industries must have a specific High Risk COVIDSafe Plan in order to operate.

	Ensure physical distancing Ensure workers and visitors are 1.5 metres apart as much as possible Display signs to show patron limits at the entrance of enclosed areas where limits apply Ensure employees work from home wherever possible Apply the four square metre rule to configure shared work areas and publicly accessible spaces.
	Wear a face mask You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to. Face masks continue to be mandatory in some locations, unless a lawful reason not to wear one applies. For a full list of settings where masks continue to be mandatory, see: Face masks.
	Practise good hygiene Frequently and regularly clean and disinfect shared spaces, including high touch communal items such as doorknobs and telephones Make soap and hand sanitiser available for all workers and customers throughout the worksite and encourage regular handwashing.
	Keep records and act quickly Support workers to get tested and stay home even if they only have mild symptoms Develop a business contingency plan to manage any outbreaks Keep records of all people who enter the workplace for contact tracing.
	Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces Move as much activity outside as possible, including meetings, tearooms, lunch breaks, locker rooms, and serving customers Enhance airflow by opening windows and doors.
	Create workforce bubbles Keep groups of workers rostered on the same shifts at a single worksite and ensure there is no overlap of workers during shift changes.

Victorian Government Authorised Officers are closely monitoring and inspecting businesses to ensure they are following these six principles. There are significant penalties, including fines and prohibition notices, for businesses that fail to comply.

Signs, posters and templates for your workplace

Download and print a collection of signage, posters and templates to promote a COVIDSafe workplace.

Fact sheets for COVIDSafe workplaces

Fact sheet — How to create a COVIDSafe workplace

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Fact sheet — Do you need help to translate a COVIDSafe Plan?

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Fact sheet — What to do if a worker is unwell

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Fact sheet — What to do if a worker tests positive

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Next steps to COVIDSafe workplaces

Creating a COVIDSafe workplace

Create a COVIDSafe Plan and understand how the current restrictions apply to your sector.

COVIDSafe Plan

Information and resources to help your business prepare a COVIDSafe Plan.

High Risk COVIDSafe Plan

Under current restrictions, high-risk industries must have a specific COVIDSafe Plan in order to operate.

Business

Reviewed 01 March 2021

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