Reminder to be vigilant
In light of the latest coronavirus cluster that has developed in South Australia, this update is a reminder to everyone to remain vigilant and not become complacent in the fight against COVID-19.
We must continue to listen to the health advice in each State and maintain the various measures we have put in place to help keep everyone safe and prevent the spread of the virus.
From midnight last night, South Australia starts a 6-day lockdown period. This includes the closure of the local construction industry. These new restrictions are the result of an outbreak in the state where they hadn’t seen any cases of community transmission for seven months.
Each person’s individual effort contributes to keeping case numbers low, particularly given that outbreaks are likely to continue in Australia until a vaccine is available.
Part of our collective responsibility is ensuring that we each recognise coronavirus symptoms and get tested if we experience any of these (listed below).
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View all activitiesDear All,
Today the updated COVID-19 Guidelines for the Building and Construction Industry Revision 10 was released.
I have made the appropriate changes to the Victorian COVID-19 Management Plans and have attached it to this email along with the following:
- Updated Appendix 01 – Self Assessment Flow Chart
- COVID-19 Guidelines for the Building and Construction Industry Revision 10
- Explanatory note of changes
*Changes have also been made to the sign in devices to include the updated daily COVID Declaration.
Please ensure that you print our updated COVID-19 Management Plan and have all team members on site sign and acknowledge as we have done with all previous 8 versions. I also ask that you add the amendments as a subject in pre-starts and or toolboxes on your next working day.
Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you.
Regards,
Candece Frazzica-Kara
HSE Manager (VIC)
Mobile 0411 022 839
Email Candece.Frazzica-Kara@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au
Latest info & COVID-19 case locations in VIC
Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.
Updated: 10 February 2021
Please take the time to review the latest location list below
and if you have been at one of the venues at the time identified, inform your
Team Leader and make arrangements to be tested.
Check the VIC Government website daily for updated exposure sites.
Anyone who has visited these Tier 1 exposure
sites during these times must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus (COVID-19)
test, and remain isolated for 14 days.
Updated Guidance for Hutchies’ People
With interstate border restrictions continuing to vary as coronavirus outbreaks occur in various part of the country, Hutchies has updated its advice for anyone intending to travel during 2021. This approach is to ensure Hutchies’ people and workplaces are kept as safe as possible.
In the first instance, Hutchies’ people should always follow any State or Territory Directions in place at the time. A summary of current status and useful links can be found on Hutchies’ Toolbox.
When borders are open and travel is unrestricted, please carefully consider the following prior to making any bookings:
- Is the travel absolutely essential?
- Can the reason for travel instead be facilitated via video conference?
- Do I need to be physically present for works to progress?
- Can the outcome be achieved in any other way?
Work-related travel must be minimised to the greatest extent possible for the foreseeable future. This is especially important given ongoing changes to border restrictions and the risk of further outbreaks – particularly with the highly-contagious new strains of COVID-19.
All travel bookings continue to be monitored. There may be instances where more information is requested about reasons for travel. You may also be asked to get tested after travelling depending on the status of outbreaks.
Late last night Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews held a press conference as a result of a new potential community transmission case.
Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.
New restrictions from 11.59pm Wednesday (last night):
- Reinstate the New Years Eve / Black Rock settings
- Private gatherings have been limited to 15 people
- Masks are mandatory in indoor settings
- The plan to bring back 75% of workers to offices is now paused
Other notes about the case:
- Worker working in the Australian Open Quarantine Program
- Now in health hotel and household contacts have been isolated
- Lasted worked 29 January at the Grand Hyatt, was tested recently with negative results, but developed symptoms
- 500 Australian Open players and staff have been classed as casual contacts of the worker
- Still investigating the source of infection, but due to the new strain, being extra precautious
- New list of exposure sites below – anyone who has been at an exposure site during the time frame, must get tested and isolate for 14 days
Exposure Sites
Anyone who has been at an exposure site listed during the time frame, must get tested and isolate for 14 days:
- Club Noble in Noble Park from 2:36pm — 3:30pm on January 30
- Aces Sporting Club (Driving Range) in Keysborough from 10:00pm — 11:15pm on January 30
- Northpoint Café in Brighton from 8:10am — 9:30am on January 31
- Kmart in Keysborough from 4:00pm — 5:00pm on January 31
- Kmart in Brandon Park from 4:35pm — 5:10pm on January 31
- Coles in Springvale from 5:00pm — 6:00pm on January 31
- Bunnings in Springvale from 11:30am — 12:15pm on February 1
- Golf Academy in Heatherton from 5:19pm — 6:30pm on February 1
- Lululemon, DFO in Moorabbin from 5:00pm — 5:45pm on January 29
- Woolworths in Springvale from 6.30pm — 7.30pm on January 29
- Nakama Workshop in Clayton South from 11:15am — 12:00pm on February 1
- Sharetea in Springvale from 6:45pm — 7:30pm on February 1
- Kebab Kingz in West Melbourne from 11:24pm — 00:15am on February 1
- Exford Hotel in Melbourne from 11:00pm — 11:35pm on February 1
A new alert has been published detailing incorrect construction falls and expansion joints in wet areas. Please ensure your review the alert and implement all necessary measures to maintain compliance.
Hutchies has a range of templates and resources on the Document Library to assist with high quality building outcomes. They provide guidance on critical areas of focus that can be used in all states to ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards (AS).
This includes government fact sheets on specific areas regulators are focused on currently during inspections - they are useful on all works nationally.
Please familiarise yourself with these tools and apply them to our projects.
Restrictions easing from 1am Friday 22 January
Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.
As there has been no community transmission for a continuous period of 14 days, restrictions for those in Greater Brisbane will be eased as of 1am tomorrow (Friday) morning.
Restrictions will revert to those in place in December. In summary:
> Masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere, except in airports and on flights. Masks are still encouraged in any situations where physical distancing is not possible
> Gatherings increased to 50 in homes and 100 in public spaces
> Weddings and funerals will be allowed up to 200 people
> Standing up as well as dancing will be allowed across all venues and events so long as they follow the one person per 2m2 rule
> 100% capacity will be allowed at allocated seating venues (such as stadiums)
Please continue to remain vigilant and get tested when symptoms occur.
For more information, check out the updated Queensland Roadmap:
