{"id":17676,"date":"2022-01-20T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T02:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adviceco.com.au\/?p=17676"},"modified":"2023-05-04T13:32:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T03:32:30","slug":"business-steps-to-keep-people-safe-and-doors-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adviceco.com.au\/business-steps-to-keep-people-safe-and-doors-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Business steps to keep people safe and doors open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When restrictions eased in October 2021, hopes were as high as the vaccination rates. We were ready to \u2018learn to live with COVID\u2019. Then Omicron ripped through families, communities and businesses, challenging safety, staff and supply. How can a small business owner compete with Omicron in order to protect staff and consumers, and continue to operate, let alone grow? The number one skill business owners need to have in 2022\u2026juggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAFETY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is, and always will be, the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If COVID hasn\u2019t affected us directly, it is easy to forget the dangers. Under WHS law, businesses must assess and manage the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace. This includes reporting any staff case of COVID and to comply with mandatory health orders. A safety plan template is available per industry via the NSW Government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n