Business name: Gill Cook Photography (ABN: 11 891 142 656)

Plan completed by: Gillian Cook

Date created: 21 October 2020

Date of last review: 10 March 2022

 

This COVIDSafe Plan details the steps implemented to prevent the introduction of coronavirus (COVID-19) to clients of Gill Cook Photography

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1. Vaccinations and Check-In

• The photographer will follow guidelines as per the DHHS.

• The Photographer is fully vaccinated.

• All participants aged 16+ need to follow guidelines as per the DHHS regarding vaccination status and eligibility to participate. 

 

2. Ensure physical distancing

• Indoor and Outdoor Photography will follow DHHS guidelines as to the number of people permitted to gather in these situations. 

• A 1.5m distance between the photographer and client will be maintained.

• Where social distancing can not be maintained the photographer will wear a face mask.

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3. Wear a face covering

• The photographer will wear a face mask when required according to government guidelines and rules.

• When used, cloth masks must be washed daily and single-use disposable masks discarded appropriately. If the mask becomes visibly dirty or wet while being used it must be changed immediately.

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4. Practice good hygiene

• Proper hand hygiene will be maintained at all times. This includes adequate hand washing at home before the Photoshoot and regular hand sanitization with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer during and after the photo shoot when necessary.

• Photography Equipment used by the photographer will be sanitized before and after each photography session.

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5. Keep records and act quickly if workers or clients become unwell

• The photographer will collect contact details of each person at the photo shoot as well as record the date and time of each session.

• In the event of either the photographer or client(s) becoming unwell before the session, the photo session will be rescheduled.

• In the event of the photographer coming into contact with a person with COVID19, they will stop photoshoots and resume upon receiving a negative COVID19 test result or at the direction of the relevant authorities.

• In the event that client(s) come into direct contact with a positive COVID19 case before the photography session, they will inform the photographer to reschedule until receiving a negative COVID19 test result.

• For School Photography, the attendance register taken by the school will be available for record keeping. The time spent at the school will be recorded by the photographer. 

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6. Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces

• Where possible, outdoor photography will be encouraged.   

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7. Create workforce bubbles

• This is not applicable to Gill Cook Photography

 

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