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ARTICLE · 20 MAY 2020

Employers COVID-19 safety toolkit

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Key information & tips on getting workers back to work safely following the pandemic.

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On 24 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed to the National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles and Safe Work Australia has since built on these principles with an in-depth COVID-19 Resource Kit. Cooper Grace Ward has prepared the following guide to summarise the practical safety issues arising from the Resource Kit, to assist Australian employers as restrictions are eased and employees return to their workplaces.

Our Employers' COVID-19 safety tool kit provides key information and tips, including:

  • COVID-19 in the workplace - steps an employer should take if it reasonably suspects someone has, or has been exposed to, COVID-19
  • Conducting risk assessments - when and how to conduct risk assessments, including information on what is 'reasonably practicable'

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This publication is for information only and is not legal advice. You should obtain advice that is specific to your circumstances and not rely on this publication as legal advice. If there are any issues you would like us to advise you on arising from this publication, please contact Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers.

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