The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) says it’s received confirmation from Business Victoria that all manufacturing - not just essential manufacturing - is on the list of ‘allowed businesses’ during the Covid lockdown.
“Workers must wear masks and businesses must have a COVID Safe Plan in place,” ASGA told its members in an update on Tuesday - a day before Victoria announced the lockdown would be extended by seven days.
“The COVID Check-in App must be in place for all staff and visitors," ASGA said. “All Construction and Manufacturing work is permitted with two main exceptions:
“If you can work from home, you must work from home. So you should take a moment to think about your office staff and whether they can work from home.
“You cannot work on occupied premises. i.e. people's houses, supermarkets during trading hours, occupied offices etc. Occupied construction sites are allowed.
“Your worksite must have a COVID Safe Plan in place.
“This is good news for ASGA members and the wider sign industry,” ASGA said. “The aim of this lockdown is to limit the general public getting out and about. Click here for more information.”
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Earlier this week, ASGA Treasurer and Victorian Chair Mick Harrold said the Victorian lockdown was avoidable.
