Key point: You must wear a fitted face mask in all indoor areas of construction sites
PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 TEMPORARY MOVEMENT AND GATHERING RESTRICTIONS) AMENDMENT (No.4) ORDER
The NSW State Government has deemed it necessary to introduce further restrictions in order to control the Delta strain of the COVID-19 virus.
As a result, the abovementioned Health Order amendment has been made and can be accessed by this link which came into effect from 5.00pm on 9 July 2021.
Relevant extract of Health Order
This Health Order mandates the need for face masks to be worn in all 'indoor areas' on construction sites in NSW.
NSW Health - Public health alert 10/7/21
Extract
Members are advised to read the new Health Order to ensure that they abide by all its other conditions as we go about our daily activities.
Tip on wearing and reusing face masks
- Wash or sanitise your hands before putting on or taking off your mask.
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Ensure the mask covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly under your chin, over the bridge of your nose and against the sides of your face.
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Refrain from touching the front of your mask while wearing or removing it.
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Do not allow the mask to hang around your neck or under your nose.
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Do not reuse single-use masks.
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Wash and dry reusable masks after use and store in a clean, dry place.
How a mask is defined under the public health order
Under the public health order, a "fitted face covering" means a mask or other covering that
- fits securely around the face, and
- is designed or made to be worn over the nose and mouth to provide the wearer with protection against infection.
When you wear a mask you must make sure that it is covering both your nose and your mouth.
Single-use and reusable cloth masks both help to prevent the spread of COVID-19, if used correctly. Scarfs and bandanas are not considered a “fitted face covering” under the public health order.
Lawful reasons for not wearing a mask
The public health order includes a number of lawful reasons for not wearing a mask.
You are not required to wear a mask if you have a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability, that makes wearing a mask unsuitable. For example, if you have a skin condition, an intellectual disability, autism or trauma, you are not required to wear a mask.
Documentary evidence to support not wearing a mask
If you are stopped by a regulatory officer in a setting where masks are mandatory, they will ask you to confirm the lawful reason you are not wearing a face mask. Officers will only issue penalty notices if you clearly refuse to wear a mask without a lawful reason.
Downloadable Face mask signage (NSW Government)
Wear a face mask. It's a condition of entry (blue)
A4 poster: 21cm x 29.7cm
Thank you for wearing a face mask inside (blue)
A4 poster: 21cm x 29.7cm