While it has been a really tough year and we have laughed, cried (lots), Zoom chatted (with varying success), hugged tighter and snuggled more we are finally able to stretch our wings a little as we breathe in some more freedom. I am so excited to get out and see my families and newborns again. This is very exciting news but nothing is more important than the health and safety of our families, this covid-safe plan will be updated regularly and it is essential that you read and understand the steps we can take to make sure we are as safe as possible.
COVID-Safe Plan
Business Name: Apple and Tree Photography
ABN: 80 592 078 896
Plan complete by: Elissa Ringin
Date reviewed: 25/10/21
This plan applies to indoor and outdoor photography and is subject to current density limits. The photographer providing the service must be undertaking paid services and be registered with an ABN.
1. Vaccinations And Checking-In
-The photographer will be double vaccinated and will provide evidence of such upon request.
- All participants aged 16+, at the time of their photo session, must be double vaccinated or have a written medical exemption.
- At the commencement of all photo session all participants aged 16+ will be required to check-in via the photographer’s QR code.
- At the time of checking-in all participants must provide evidence of their vaccination status, either via the Service Victoria app or by providing a digital or printed copy of their vaccination record.
2. Ensure physical distancing
- Where practical both the client and photographer will remain 1.5m apart.
- Photography sessions will be limited to gathering limits as per current DHHS guidelines.
- To ensure physical distancing only locations well away from the general public will be used
- Where possible all administration and transactional activity will be taken online
2. Wear a face covering
- In line with the current DHHS guidelines, a fitted face covering will be worn by the photographer where required, requested and where practical and changed between sessions
3. Practice good hygiene
- Strict hand hygiene will be used at all time by both the photographer and clients
- Camera equipment will be sanitised between each session
- Props and blankets will be washed and sanitised between sessions and where suitable the client will bring their own to further enhance the session.
4. Keep records and act quickly if workers become unwell
- Contact details for each client will be taken prior to the session.
- The importance of rescheduling if anyone in the family is at all unwell will be reinforced prior to the session. Multiple options for reschedule dates will be given so that clients feel free to cancel due to sickness.
- There are no fees for rescheduling due to illness.
- If a client comes into contact with a Covid-19 positive case or close contact they will not attend a session until they have been given the all clear by dhhs.
- In the event the photographer comes into contact with a person with Covid-19, Worksafe Victoria will be contacted immediately on 13 23 60 and all contact details will be provided.
5. Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces
- Where practical sessions will be booked outdoors. Indoor sessions are permitted and social distancing and ventilation will be used where possible to reduce risk.
6. Create a workforce bubble
- As a sole trader this is not applicable