COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE

Agri Labour Australia is taking the Coronavirus threat seriously and is committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect our people, clients and the communities in which we operate.

We are staying informed of the advice provided by the Department of Health (https://www.health.gov.au/) and the World Health Organisation (https://www.who.int/) and continue to follow their recommendations at all times.

As at 16 March 2020, Agri Labour Australia is implementing the following measures:

All candidates are completing a written travel declaration prior to commencing at any new workplace. Please see the attached example.

Any candidate who has been in China, Iran, Italy or South Korea within the prior 14 days will not be allowed to attend work until they have been in Australia for at least 14 days.

Any candidate who arrives in Australia from any other country after the 15th March 2020 will not be placed into work until they have been in Australia for at least 14 days.

All candidates and staff who present with flu like symptoms are being directed to leave the workplace and self-isolate until they can see a doctor.

All candidates and staff who have presented with flu like symptoms, will not be allowed to return to the workplace until they can provide a medical clearance.

Visitors are only allowed to attend our offices by prior appointment. Unscheduled visitors will be turned away.

Prior to attending our offices, visitors will be asked about their recent overseas travel and potential exposure to confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Staff are encouraged to defer non-essential travel and to make use of video conferencing facilities where possible.

All candidates and staff are being encouraged to practice high levels of personal hygiene at all times.

Agri Labour Australia management are meeting each day to review developments in the spread of coronavirus, recommended responses and the effectiveness of deployed measures.

If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, we recommend first checking the Department of Health and World Health Organisation websites. You may also seek advice from the Australian Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

If you have any questions or recommendations regarding Agri Labour Australia’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, please contact our National Safety and Compliance Manager by email nigel.mcnair@agrilabour.com.au or phone 0477 477 964.