2021 Covid Strategy
In 2021 NBFI will assess every opportunity as it presents, keeping in mind that wider community safety will remain paramount. This may see its regional capabilities minimized due to the pandemic.
NBFI will continue to administer its Covid Management plan in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Workplaces
Remember:
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if you are sick, don’t go to work. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, you should get tested immediately.
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social distancing and hygiene rules remain in place in all circumstances. This includes regular hand washing and keeping 1.5 metres away from non-household members.
If you are returning to work, here are some tips for social distancing in the workplace:
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stop shaking hands to greet other
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consider cancelling non-essential meetings. Try meetings via video conferencing or phone call and put off large meetings to a later date
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hold essential meetings in the open air if possible
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have the maximum number of people in each meeting room that aligns with current restrictions on businesses
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provide alcohol-based hand rub, tissues and cleaning products/disinfectant wipes in common areas and at each workstation if possible
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encourage effective hand washing—see our resources for printable posters
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eat lunch at your desk or outside rather than in the lunch room
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open windows or adjust air conditioning for more ventilation
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limit food handling and sharing of food in the workplace
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regularly clean and disinfect surfaces that many people touch
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avoid 'hotdesking'. If permanent workstations are not available clean all desk surfaces especially keyboard, mouse and phone at the beginning and end of every shift
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consider flexible working arrangements like working from home, rotating office rostering or staggering start and finish times
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If you're sick, even with mild symptoms, stay home. Work from home if you can.