31 July 2020
Shoalhaven City Council is reminding Shoalhaven
residents, visitors and business owners to follow
NSW public health guidelines in order to reduce the
risk of COVID-19 spread in the Shoalhaven.
Business owners can provide an added level of
reassurance to the community by registering their
business as a COVID Safe business.
In addition to NSW public health advice around
physical distancing, self-isolation and quarantine, 4
square metre rule, restrictions on gathering and
movement and hygiene and safety practices;
becoming a COVID safe business helps to promote
the health and safety of business owners, their staff
and customers against the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Amanda Findley was happy to see many
non-mandatory businesses registering as a COVID
Safe business in the Shoalhaven.
“Whilst it is mandatory for hospitality businesses, all
businesses can register as a COVID Safe business
to protect their staff and customers. Registering
your business as COVID Safe also allows
customers to identify businesses which have a
COVID-19 Safety Plan in place and have registered
with the NSW Government as a COVID Safe
business.”
“Registering your business is quite simple and can
be done in a three-step process. First step is to
create a COVID-19 Safety plan, with industry-
specific guidance available. Step two is to register
as a COVID Safe business which can be done
online. Step three is to show the community that
you are COVID Safe, which includes following your
COVID Safety plan, displaying signage and
ensuring you have your COVID Safety plan
available on the premises.”
“When a business registers as a COVID Safe
business, it offers a reassurance to customers and
the general community that the appropriate
guidelines and procedures are in place to keep us
all safe. This allows our local businesses to
continue operating in a safe and appropriate
manner and gives the community a sense of
normality and security.”
“Customers also have their role to play in ensuring
the safety of themselves and others. Following
public health guidelines is a joint responsibility and
we should all take responsibility for our individual
actions in this time of high personal health
vigilance.” Mayor Findley said.
Under the Public Health Order it is mandatory for
some types of business to complete a COVID-19
Safety Plan and register as a COVID Safe
business. For other types of business it is
mandatory to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan, and
optional to register.
Any business found in breach of the Public Health
Orders could face a penalty of up to $55,000 and a
further $27,500 penalty may apply for each day an
offence continues. On-the-spot fines can also be
issued.
To register as a COVID Safe business,
visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-
