COVID-19 SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS &
AWARENESS
Created by Jirecho C. Flores
RECOGNISING AND REPORTING
POTENTIAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF COVID-19
The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are non-specific. This means
that the disease presentation or its signs and symptoms can range
from asymptomatic people to those with mild symptoms, as well as
severe respiratory illness. In the case of severe or critical illness, the
risk of complications increases and the complications can be life
threatening.
TYPICAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Fever
Sore throat
Dry cough
Headache
Fatigue
Muscle joint pain
Coughing up slime
Body chills
Shortness of breath
RECOGNISING AND REPORTING
POTENTIAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF COVID-19
The most important thing to remember is that there
isn't an immediate need to worry. Panicking affects
the economy, social values, and psychological stress
of the people involved regardless of the directness of
contact with the infected.
To reduce your fear of COVID-19, be mindful of where
you focus your attention. Instead of focusing on the
worst-case scenario, you can reduce anxiety, by
looking at the odds, choosing faith over fear, and
focusing on living your life.
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING
REQUIREMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Rapid antigen tests are
important
COVID-19 screening tools
that can help protect
workers, customers, and the
communities they live in.
They are fast, easy to use,
and safe. Regular rapid
testing, along with preventive
measures, can help prevent
a workplace outbreak.
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING
REQUIREMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE
It is important for employers
to understand all of their
legal and consultation
obligations before
implementing testing
requirements for their
employees. Employers
should consider whether to
get their own legal advice to
help them decide what is the
best approach for their
workplace.
IMPROVING CURRE
NT AWARENESS AN
D
SAFETY STANDARD
S
Organizational impro
vements are a contin
uous process, and ea
company has unique
ch
needs; nonetheless,
th
e
re are certain genera
improvements that a
l
re required for many
b
u
si
n
esses on an ongoing
basis, such as:
Invest Time and Effort
into Training Employe
es - This will give sta
more in-depth know
ff a
ledge of the types of
ri
sks they could be exp
to, and the know-how
osed
to react accordingly
if
the worst should occ
Proper Signage - Wh
ur.
en it comes to workp
la
c
e
safety, one of the
simplest and most e
ffective ways of incre
asing awareness is th
establishing proper si
rough
gnage.
Declutter and clean
- Keeping the workpla
ce neat and paying
special attention to h
igh-risk locations ca
n help your staff redu
their risk of harm.
ce
Risk assessments an
d inspections - Inspe
ctors should examin
environment and en
e the
sure that your workp
lace health and safe
requirements are me
ty
t. They can also give
safety expertise and
guidance in order to
maintain the workpla
ce safe.
VACCINATION MANDATES
AND REQUIREMENTS
Vaccine mandates are a way to
compel people to get vaccinations.
This could mean fining people who do
not comply or excluding them from
certain activities and locations, like
hospitality venues or workplaces.It's a
requirement that says you must be
vaccinated to do certain things like
working, traveling, or even attending a
concert.
VACCINATION MANDATES
AND REQUIREMENTS
Vaccine mandates aim to increase the
level and /or speed of vaccination
programs by incentivising people to
come forward to be vaccinated,
increasing the level of protection
against a disease in the population.
The arguments for them are generally
strongest in countries where vaccine
confidence is lower or when countries
are facing a surge in infections and
significant pressure on healthcare
provision.
IMPORTANCE OF FO
L
L
COMPLIANCE AND S OWING COVID-19
OCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES
ine covia-ly crisis
has confronted socie
ties with
unprecedented challe
nges to both their ec
onomies and their
health systems. A ke
y policy response in
many countries has
been the implementa
tion of social distanc
ing measures.
Social and physical d
istancing measures
aim to slow the
spread o disease by
stopping chains of tr
ansmission of
COVID-19 and preven
ting new ones from a
ppearing.
These measures sec
ure physical distance
between people (of
at least one metre),
and reduce contact
with contaminated
surfaces, while enco
uraging and sustainin
g virtual social
connection within fa
milies and communit
ies. Additionally, we
must wear a mask in
public, clean our han
ds often, get
vaccinated, cover yo
ur nose and mouth w
hen you cough or
sneeze, and most im
portantly stay at hom
e.
Maintaining a clean work
FOOD SAFETY AND FOLLOWING
CLEANING AND SANITATION
PRACTICES
environment is critical in
preventing foodborne illness.
Bacteria can grow on
unsanitary surfaces and then
contaminate food. Just
because a work surface
looks clean does not mean
that it is sanitary. Always
ensure that you clean and
sanitize a work area before
starting to prepare food.
FOOD SAFETY AND FOLLOWING
CLEANING AND SANITATION
PRACTICES
A sanitation plan is important in
any food service preparation
area. It ensures that all surfaces
are cleaned on a regular basis
and reduces the risks of
transferring bacteria or other
pathogens from an unclean
surface to clean equipment
such as cutting boards or tools.
It is imperative for safe foodhandling outcomes for all
workers to be familiar with
standard sanitation and
hygiene practices.
CONTACTLESS SERVICE
In order to help flatten the curve, businesses must
implement the necessary procedures to keep their
workplaces and employees safe from COVID-19. In light of
COVID-19, Contactless QR Code Scanning System Service
and Operations was created as a framework for
reevaluating an organization's core customer and staft
journeys and interactions. QR stands for quick reaction, and
it is significantly quicker and more dependable than
traditional bar codes.
And all you need is a smartphone and an app like Sine to
transform that image into
meaninqtul data. In this scenario, health intormation on our
quests and contractors.
Customers will benefit from an increased level of service
and safety, and workers will feel secure knowing that a
business' is taking the necessary precautions to protect
everyone's safety.
POSSIBLE RISKS WITH THE NEW
LAWS REQUIREMENTS THAT A
BUSINESS MAY FACE.
Businesses face multiple risks such as bankruptcy, financial risk,
competitive risks, environmental risks, reputational risks, and
political and economic risks but if they fail to obey the new
laws/requirements they may face legal risks. Legal risks refer to
damage or an oss incurred to a business due to negligence in
compliance with laws related to the business. It can be
encountered at any stage of business proceedings.
There may be mistakes due to a misunderstanding of laws and due
to some documents which need to be deposited to the authority
regulating that particular business. To avoid, compliance is based
on best practices and rules and regulations. As complex and tiring
as they can be, they exist to, keep people safe, protect personal
information, and ensure fair labor practices. When businesses don't
remain compliant, they risk class action lawsuits or criminal
charges.
REFERENCES
Strategies for business owners and customers during COVID-19, WTVR
CBs 6,
March 27, 2020
A global response to a global pandemic, WHO,
May 18, 2020
Using QR Codes to be COVID Safe, NWS Government,
July 15, 2020
Business rules and guidance, NSW Government,
February 25, 2022
Social Distancing, Barret Exhibition Group,
2020
THANK YOU
Project C part 2
By: Jirecho C. Flores