Health & Safety

The Health And Safety of our employees is our primary focus at Aquilo Gold

Safety Culture

We believe in and work hard to deliver a safe operations culture in all we do and wherever we operate.

ZERO HARM

Aquilo Gold’s goal is to achieve Zero Harm to employees, contractors and others in all our projects.

Certified To International Standards

Aquilo Gold aims to implement operating policies and procedures to world-class standards.

COVID-19 Policy

This policy applies to all personnel who physically work in any of our locations and whilst working at home or remotely.

Sick leave arrangements:

If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever/ temperature/ headache, or are generally feeling unwell, stay home, see a Doctor and get tested. Based on that medical advice, request sick leave or request to work from home if possible. If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you cannot return to work until you are fully recovered, with a Doctor’s note confirming your fitness for work.

Work from home requests:

If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases, you are required to work from home for 14 calendar days. Only return to work if you are fully recovered from COVID-19 symptoms, or have a negative swab-test result and Doctor’s note confirming your fitness for work. If you are unable to do your job from home, sick leave arrangements will apply. Do not have physical contact with any colleagues during this time.

If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, you are required to work from home. Do not have physical contact with any colleagues during this time. If you are a parent and you have to stay at home with your children, request work from home. Discuss with your supervisor to make arrangements.

If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, request work from home. You will only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you are symptom free or you have a doctor’s note confirming your fitness for work. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.

Travelling and Commuting

All international travel and events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. Domestic Travel is now limited and subject to Senior Management Approval. Meetings should be done via electronic means where possible(use MS teams, Zoom or Skype).

General hygiene rules:

Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, after eating, and after coughing or sneezing. Please also use hand sanitiser gel when at work. Cough or sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean and sanitize your hands immediately. Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected. If you find yourself coughing or sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your co-workers, get tested, and stay home.

Self-isolation

All people who arrive in Australia or Fiji from overseas, or think may they have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, are required to self-isolate for 14 days. During the 14 days of isolation, you must stay at home or in your hotel and do not go to public places including work, school, childcare, university or public gatherings. You will need to have a COVID-19 swab-test if you have fever, cough or breathing difficulty and have a travel history from a COVID-19 outbreak country. Screening clinics are available via local hospitals and clinics.