The online training for SA COVID Marshals has been released and can now be accessed. 
 
This training module covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19 including:
•    Understand the COVID-19 virus and your role as COVID Marshal
•    Learn how the COVID-19 virus spreads and ways to assist in its prevention
•    Understand how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 infection, including through your role as a COVID Marshal
•    Recognise COVID-19 symptoms
•    Learn about the importance of social distancing and managing density
•    Learn helpful tips on cleaning and assist in prevention in the workplace
•    Understand where you can get more information

As mentioned previously, as of Friday 21 August 2020 a COVID Marshal will be required to supervise a prescribed operation, which includes but is not limited to:
•    The onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverage (whether occurring in an indoor or outdoor area)
•    Social and sporting clubs
•    Operations at gymnasiums and fitness centres
•    Swimming pools used by the public
 
If you fall into any of the above categories you must have a COVID Marshal if:
•    less than 200 people are present  - then you must have a nominated COVID Marshal (this can be one of your regular staff or volunteers to perform the role as well as their usual duties).
•    more than 200 people are reasonably expected to be present at or participating - then you must have a dedicated COVID Marshal (this person must not have any other duties in respect of the prescribed operation).
 
A COVID Marshal must:
•         be easily identifiable (e.g. brightly coloured garments, eye-catching lanyards or badges with ‘COVID MARSHAL’ displayed)
•         be present and on duty while the activity is operating
•         take reasonable action to ensure compliance of COVID-Safe or COVID Management Plans
 
I encourage you to refer to the COVID Marshals Frequently Asked Questions and the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 7)(COVID-19) Direction 2020 to learn more about the new COVID Marshal role and what they are required to do.

Ian Leesan - Regional Manager