Learn more about Fines, enforcement and reporting. In accordance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019, failure to comply (without a reasonable excuse) can result in a fine of up to $10,904 for individuals and sole-traders, or up to $54,522 for serious offences by companies and body corporates. Random spot checks are taking place across the state to ensure compliance. Who is enforcing COVIDSafe Settings?Īuthorised officers under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and WorkSafe External Link may undertake site inspections to ensure employers are operating with a COVIDSafe Plan and are complying with COVIDSafe Settings. Workplaces do not need to submit their COVIDSafe Plan or have it endorsed by the Victorian Government. Do I need to submit my COVIDSafe Plan to an authority?Ī copy of the COVIDSafe Plan must be kept at each workplace and must be available for inspection on request by WorkSafe External Link or other authorised officers under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. Do I need to create a new one using the revised templates?Īll workplaces should review their COVIDSafe Plan regularly to ensure it is current. Frequently asked questions My workplace already has a COVIDSafe Plan in place. Translations of the updated version of the COVIDSafe Plan template will be available soon. This will ensure the plan is implemented and updated when circumstances change.ĬOVIDSafe Plan in languages other than English Employees should be able to easily access a copy of the plan. Employers should ask for their input, including from Health and Safety representatives, and provide training. COVIDSafe Plan and workersĮmployees must comply with the COVIDSafe Plan, so it is important they understand it. Workplaces should also consider any other advice and requirements relevant to developing their COVIDSafe Plan – such as employment or occupational health and safety laws.

document evidence of compliance with the COVIDSafe Plan.Ī COVIDSafe Plan can include any other public health measures a workplace adopts to manage COVID-19, including measures that are not set out in the Minister for Health’s Pandemic Orders.include an acknowledgment that the employer understands their responsibilities and obligations under the Pandemic (Workplace) Order External Link.respond to any symptomatic person or confirmed cases of COVID-19.take steps to mitigate the introduction of COVID-19 to the workplace.address relevant face mask and protective personal equipment requirements.address relevant record keeping requirements, including the process for recording vaccination status of workers.manage a COVID-19 case at the workplace.A COVIDSafe Plan must demonstrate how the business will:

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