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My COVID-19 CHECKS
Personal Health & Hygiene
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Do you have any flu symptoms such as headaches, running nose, sore throat, cough or fever?
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Have you arranged to be tested/ self quarantined and informed your manager?
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Has anyone in your home returned from overseas travel in the past two weeks?
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Government mandated quarantine/ isolation MUST have been followed ensure YOU are not at risk of infection
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Do you have hand sanitizer and face masks on hand?
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When your out in the general community are you ensuring that you are observing Government guidlines?
Workspace
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How would you describe your home office
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During the work day, are you likely to be distracted by others in the home?
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Take some photos of your work area set-up
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Is there anything that can be done to improve your working from home environment?
Workstation
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Do you have a desk or table to work from?
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Is your chair set up correctly? Is your lower back supported and are your feet flat on the floor?
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Do you have enough surface space on your desk to work comfortably?
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Are your keyboard and mouse clean and within easy reach, without having to stretch?
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Can you easily reach everything that you need without twisting and straining your upper body?
Display screen
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Is your display screen clean and positioned so there is no glare from a window or light?
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Is your display screen level with your eyes so it doesn’t cause discomfort to your neck or head?
Fire & Electrical Safety
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Do you have an emergency plan for your home and identified assembly point in in case of fire?
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Are your smoke detectors working and checked regularly, e.g. every month?
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Do you regularly dispose of waste, including papers, to prevent a build- up of fire ‘fuel’?
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Does any electrical equipment spark or show signs of damage or deterioration?
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Do you switch off equipment when not in use?
Stress & Welfare
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Do you sit with a good posture or are you hunched over the desk?
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Are you able to carry out regular stretches at your desk to avoid stiff or sore muscles?
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Do you have easy access to first aid equipment if required?
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Do you have a window or long distance view to look at every 15 minutes to give your short sighted muscles a rest?
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Are you aware of Interflows Empoyer Assist Program (EAP) if required?
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EAP can be accessed by calling 1800 818 728
Slips, trips & fall hazards
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Are floor coverings, such as carpets and rugs, secure?
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Are walkways and corridors clear of trip hazards?
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Is the floor area around your desk clear of boxes, papers and wires?
Lone working
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Do you know the name and number of a manager or supervisor who you can get in touch with easily?
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Do you have a system for regularly ‘checking in’ with others if you are not visibly online each day?
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Is your home kept secure whilst you’re working there?
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Are important files and laptops kept locked away securely when not in use?
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