
Good Hygiene
Wash your hands often for 20 secs & use hand sanitiser in between
Resources
Updated 31 March 2021
Wash your hands often for 20 secs & use hand sanitiser in between
Cover a cough or sneeze, wash your hands & dispose of any tissues safely
No physical contact (including handshakes) & avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth
Maintain 1.5 metres distance from people where practicable – if you start to feel unwell, go home & get tested
Clean work areas, common facilities (kitchens, bathrooms etc) & frequent touch points often
Stay home & get tested if you have the symptoms (even if you think it’s ‘just a cold’)
Display, read and follow all of Hutchies’ posters and signage around sites and offices
Interstate travel must be undertaken with caution – stay alert to government changes
In high risk situations or when you cannot social distance, wear a face mask
Monitor Hutchies’ Toolbox for the latest information and advice
Know the symptoms and be on alert. If you experience any of the following symptoms, don’t come to work.
Notify your Team Leader and contact your nearest medical centre / hospital to get tested.
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If you need advice, call Australia’s COVID hotline 1800 020 080 (24 x 7)
Current Status
Updated 18 March 2021
States and Territories can apply their own restrictions, including closing their state borders and additional quarantine requirements. Below is a list detailing restrictions in place in each as well as links to the relevant government website for more information.
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What it is
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly.
People with coronavirus may experience symptoms such as:
If you are concerned you may have COVID-19:
The virus can spread from person to person through:
COVID-19 is a new disease, so there is no existing immunity in our community. This means that COVID-19 could spread widely and quickly.
In Australia, the people most at risk of getting the virus are:
People who are, or are more likely to be, at higher risk of serious illness if they get the virus are:
At this stage the risk to children and babies, and the role children play in the transmission of COVID-19, is not clear. However, there has so far been a low rate of confirmed COVID-19 cases among children, relative to the broader population.
There is limited evidence at this time regarding the risk in pregnant women.
Everyone must do the following things to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those who are most at risk.
See important advice on:
If you have travelled recently, see the advice for travellers.
If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical advice. If you want to talk to someone about your symptoms, call the National Coronavirus Helpline for advice.
National Coronavirus Helpline
Call 1800 020 080 if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19) or help with the COVIDSafe app. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To seek medical help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment.
You will be asked to take precautions when you attend for treatment. Follow the instructions you are given.
If you have a mask, wear it to protect others. Stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Cover your coughs or sneezes with your elbow.
Tell the doctor about:
Hutchies has a selection of official posters and videos from the Australian Government, along with our plans, procedures, information and resources.
We also encourage you to actively monitor the situation through the below official websites.
Our Response
Hutchies has developed a range of resources to assist sites and offices stay COVIDSafe. All teams must be using, displaying and maintaining our resources below.
Hutchies' National COVIDSafe Plan
COVIDSafe Plan
Implemented & Completed Weekly
Implemented & Completed Weekly
Sign for all site entries / gates
To be displayed around all offices
Poster (for Greater Brisbane)
Poster
Poster (for Victoria)
Toolbox Talk / Startup Meeting Script
Presentation Slides
COVIDSafe Declaration
COVIDSafe Declaration
COVIDSafe Signs
Any other non-English speakers
Procedure
Defects / Maintenance Inspections
COVID-19 Assistance
COVID-19 Assistance
COVIDSafe Environments
Hutchies' workplaces are COVIDSafe. Before entering one of our sites or offices, you must ensure you read and agree to the below:
We may collect personal information such as your name, phone, email and / or address to assist with contact tracing efforts if required. All information is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
The Australian Government has developed an app to speed up contacting people exposed to coronavirus. The app is completely voluntary. Downloading the app can protect you, your family and friends and save lives of other Australians. The more Australians that connect to the COVIDSafe app, the quicker the virus can be found. There is information about the app on the Department of Health's website.
Stay up to date with official information and advice about the coronavirus situation with the Australian Government. You can check your symptoms and get notified when urgent information and updates are published.
You can also join the COVID-19 WhatsApp Channel from the Australian Government to learn the latest on the response to coronavirus.
Get in touch with Hutchies' Coronavirus Team for the latest information on restrictions or measures.
Email coronavirus@hutchies.com.au
For coronavirus health and safety at Hutchies.
Hutchies Help Hotline
Phone +61 7 3335 5015
Email help@hutchies.com.au
This hotline can provide guidance if you have questions about COVID-19.
Australian Government COVID-19 Hotline
Phone 1800 020 080 (24 x 7)
This confidential service is open to Hutchies' people and immediate family members.
Converge International
Phone 1800 687 327
Monitor Hutchies' Toolbox (this coronavirus information page) for the latest advice.