Updated on 17 November 2020.
A summary of restrictions currently in place can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website.
On this page:
- How to create a COVIDSafe workplace
- What to do if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 at work
- What to do if a worker tests positive for COVID-19
How to create a COVIDSafe workplace
It is mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan. For information and resources to help your business prepare a COVIDSafe Plan, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/covidsafe-plan
Business and industry in Victoria must operate based on six principles of COVIDSafe workplaces:
- ensure physical distancing (1.5 metres)
- wear a face mask
- practice good hygiene
- keep good records and act quickly if staff become unwell
- avoid interactions in close spaces
- create workforce bubbles.
Download the How to create a COVIDSAFE workplace fact sheet
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The Industry Restart Guidelines outline the requirements businesses need to apply to safely operate in accordance with the easing of restrictions. Find the guidelines for your industry.
What to do if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 at work
- Go home and do not go to work
- Get tested
- Financial support is available while you wait for test results
- Only return to work once you have received a negative test result
Download the What to do if a worker is feeling unwell fact sheet.
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- Italian fact sheet
- Mandarin fact sheet
- Persian fact sheet
What to do if a worker tests positive for COVID-19
- Notify close contacts
- Do a comprehensive clean
- Notify WorksafeVictoria on 13 23 60
- Notify DHHS and seek advice on 1800 675 398
Download the What to do if a worker tests positive fact sheet.
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