HSBNE’s COVID19 Plan

HSBNE is affected by COVID19 restrictions like any other organisation. This document outlines the guidelines and risk management procedures we have put in place and expect all members to follow.

As the situation can change rapidly, this policy will be updated by the exec as necessary and when changed will be emailed to members to keep them up to date.

Vaccination Requirements

As per the QLD Government’s directions, HSBNE as a Community Group in Schedule 1B is not required to check the vaccination status of entrants to the facility. Persons on site are directed to continue with social distancing.

Social Distancing

• Maintain Social Distancing, according to current government regulations.
  • Currently: 1 person per 2 square meters
• The site limit will be dictated by government policy
• Each room/space at HSBNE will have a poster on its door showing the max capacity of that room, do not exceed this limit at any time.
• Minimise physical contact
• In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation, continue to follow social distancing

Managing Illness

• If you present with the symptoms of any illness, do not come on site for any reason.

Hygeine Practices

• Professional cleaners will be coming onsite weekly.
• Members are required to wash hands when:
  • Entering the site
  • Before/After eating
  • After coughing or sneezing
  • After using the toilet
  • After changing tasks
  • After smoking
  • After changing bins
• Members will be required to come to site freshly showered and with clean clothes
• Disposable drinking cups for drinking water are required, and must be disposed of immediately upon finishing.
• Hand sanitizer stations will be provided at doorways, members will be expected to utilise them.
• Members will be required to wipe down working areas and equipment before and after usage. This means things such as desks, chair surfaces, machine controls and any other touch point.

Site Cleanliness

• Clean workspaces will be more aggressively policed, clutter and mess makes it much more difficult to have a clean and safe environment.
• Donations will only be accepted via the executive, any items left on site without notice will be doomshelved/binned.

PPE

HSBNE recommends the wearing of masks, and will require them as dictated by current government guidelines.

Contact Tracing

• Members must check in, either by the Kiosk or with the QLD Covid app.
• Guests and the Public (tours etc) are required to use the QLD Covid app to check in.
• We still require guests of members to sign in with the member kiosk or sign in form.

Events, Open Nights

The site continues to operate normally when allowed by govt policy. Open nights/days and working bees etc will continue.