updated 1 November 2022

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From Vic Gov COVID - business and Work website

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The Pandemic Declaration and associated Pandemic Orders expired at 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 October 2022. Employers and individuals should continue to follow COVIDSafe practices.

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The Elwood Community Market takes its responsibility seriously to keep the community COVID Safe. 

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Please note there is no longer any documentation requirements to attend a shift.

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If you are feeling unwell with COVID like symptoms on the day of the market please test or cancel your shift and stay home, contact volunteerelwoodmarket@gmail.com or refer to instructions sent with the roster.

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Disposable masks will be available for volunteers if required. 

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All volunteers must understand and comply with COVID Safe Work practices and behaviours which will be outlined on signs in each work area.

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Our principles of a COVIDSafe workplace

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Vaccination

• Vaccination is recommended for all workers but no longer mandatory

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physical distancing

• Consider physical distancing and density of people indoors

 

face masks

• Face masks are optional for all workers

• Close contacts who test negative must wear a face mask when out of the house

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Practise good hygiene

• clean and disinfect  high touch surfaces

• Make soap and hand sanitiser available for all workers and customers throughout the worksite and encourage regular hand washing.

 

Keep records and act quickly

• Support workers to get tested and stay home if unwell

• In the event a worker discovers they were infectious with COVID on their shift inform other workers of the exposure.

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Consider enclosed spaces 

• Ensure adequate ventilation indoors.

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