Person-to-person transmission through respiratory droplets is believed to be the primary way that the coronavirus is spread. However, experts do not want to discount the possibility that indirect transmission can happen when a person touches a surface contaminated with the virus, and then touches their own mouth, nose or even their eyes. This makes not [...] READ MORE

“What else can I do to keep risks of infection to a minimum in the workshop?” “What should I do to protect my business and make sure it stays open during the pandemic?” These are just some of the questions foremost in the minds of many maintenance and workshop owners and operators. Whilst many other [...] READ MORE

Across Australia, employees must adhere to restrictions on public gatherings which differ between states and territory governments. However, policies concerning physical distancing, good hygiene, and cleaning and sanitation practices are in place to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. COVID-19 has changed life as we knew it. The whole world is facing [...] READ MORE

The recent global pandemic has had people scrambling to protect themselves, particularly with hand sanitisers. COVID-19 has been ravaging the entire world for many months now. Shelves have been emptied of hand sanitisers, with online stores such as Amazon starting to restrict sales of these products due to price gouging.   Health experts have stated [...] READ MORE

The federal government is urging businesses to develop a plan for reopening and getting employees back in the workplace. Early in May, the Australian federal government has announced a three-step plan, called the Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia, to help businesses safely bounce back from the epidemic and pave the way for economic recovery. Each [...] READ MORE

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus believed to have originated in Wuhan, China and a severe form of pneumonia can develop in those who contract the disease. COVID-19 is known to spread from personal contact, with tens of thousands of people now infected around the world. Unfortunately, some persons infected with COVID-19 have [...] READ MORE