Covid Safe Plan as at 01/12/21

Business Name: Sarah Black Photography

The photographer providing the service is a registered business with an ABN (listed below).

ABN: 51671785585

Plan completed by: Sarah Black

Sarah Black is fully vaccinated against Covid19, as are all eligible members of her household.

Date reviewed: 01/12/21

Victoria has reached Phase D of the National Plan with 90 percent of Victorians aged over 12 fully vaccinated.

This plan applies to indoor and outdoor photography for commercial photographers undertaking paid services only. Services may operate either indoors or outdoors with physical distancing being maintained at all times.

1. Physical distancing

Where possible, photographer and persons being photographed should maintain a safe distance of 1.5 metres.

2. Masks

There is no requirement to wear face masks in most indoor and most outdoor settings. Face masks in Victoria must always be carried and are required indoors in some settings. Face masks are recommended when a person cannot physically distance, if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, or if they are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.

3. Practice good hygiene

Vigilant hand and cough hygiene will be maintained at all times by both the client and the photographer. The photographer will sanitise and wash hands prior to any client contact.

Camera equipment will be thoroughly cleaned between sessions.

4. Keep records and act quickly if anybody becomes unwell

Contact details for persons being photographed will be collected prior to the session.

All parties including the photographer commit to rescheduling if unwell.

In the event that the photographer comes into contact with a person with coronavirus (COVID-19), WorkSafe Victoria will be notified immediately on 13 23 60 and all contact details will be provided.

Any exposure to a person with coronavirus (COVID-19) will result in the closure of this business until it is declared safe to re-open by the relevant authorities.

In the event that the client comes into contact with a person with coronavirus (COVID-19), they shall notify the photographer immediately and will not schedule a photography session until they have received a negative test result.

5. Indoor photography.

No restrictions currently exist, however where possible photographer and persons being photographed should maintain a safe distance of 1.5 metres.

6. Travel

There are no limits on travel or accommodation in Victoria.

SOURCES:

In the absence of specific government directives pertaining to the specific business activities, the details of this Covid Safe Plan have been derived from the following current government web pages:

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/how-we-work-current-restrictions

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/arts-and-live-performances-sector-guidance

The document above states:

” I am a professional photographer. Can I conduct photo shoots in my studio and outdoors?

Yes, if everyone in attendance is fully vaccinated.