Last updated 21.10.20
I’m protecting my clients and our community by following a COVID-Safe plan in Melbourne & Victoria. I will be following current safe hygiene procedures and following current risk reduction plans. As a permitted worker as of 19.10.2020 by the Victorian Government, I am allowed to work in Metropolitan Melbourne and I will be carrying my permit as well as a COVID-Safe plan with me at all times.
- Ensure physical distancing
- All meetings with clients will be held over the phone or teleconference such as Skype/Zoom
- Photographer to stay at least 1.5m apart from clients during photoshoots
- Wear a face covering
- A face mask will be worn at all times whilst photographing
- Photographer to use a new or cleaned facemask before every shoot
- Subjects are not required to wear a face-covering whilst being photographed outdoors in a public place in Melbourne. See this link – http://dhhs.vic.gov.au/stay-home-directions-restricted-areas-no-19-word Point 7(6)(s)
- Practise good hygiene
- Carry hand sanitiser and having it made available to clients on photo shoots
- Ensuring extra hand washing & sanitising is adhered to before, during and after shoots
- All equipment being used for a shoot is cleaned prior to being used and after
- Clients are not to handle any of the photographer’s equipment – including loading in/out.
- Photographer will no longer be able to assist in taking photos using another person’s camera or phone.
- Keep records and act quickly if workers become unwell
- Keep all records of photographer job movements/client details
- Record keeping of key personnel such as other suppliers if needed to contact
- In the event that I become unwell up to 14 days after the event, I will contact the clients and suppliers and inform them that I am going for testing and awaiting results. I will advise them of results
- Having a process and responsibility for notifying DHHS and WorkSafe if COVID positive
- Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces
- All photoshoots to take place in a public space outdoors
- In home or workplace photo viewings are currently not in use and I am using online proofing systems.
- Create workforce bubbles
- Currently working as a solo operator whilst shooting. If I was to need or employ assistants for any photoshoots, workforce bubbles would be put into place.