On-site Work
Retail
Retail is click and collect only - shop fronts must be closed to public access. Retail workers are permitted to be onsite for the purposes of fulfilling online orders, they are therefore permitted workers. Back door pick-up to supply parts to repair services and automotive trades possible with high caution and adherence to restrictions, hygienic practices, face masks, and social distancing.
Motor Vehicle Repair and Service
Vehicle repairs and critical maintenance, including disinfection, can continue to operate with strict COVIDSafe practices. Skeleton staff is recommended and with view to undertake repair and critical servicing only, particularly to essential services and workers. No public onsite access.
Vehicle Modifications
Vehicle parts repairs and critical maintenance can continue to operate with strict COVIDSafe practices. Skeleton staff is recommended and with view to undertake repair and critical servicing only, particularly to essential services and workers. In our view, this is the most difficult sector to interpret – we are advising that modifiers ensure that work undertaken is done so with the intent that it supports the repair of vehicles, so they remain safe on the roads. Fitting of new accessories such as roof racks do not fit our interpretation of ‘critical service and repair’.
Parts Supply/Warehousing
Continuing business with COVID safe plan. Supply chain to essential services and trade - fulfilling online orders or contactless pick up possible with high caution and adherence to restrictions, hygienic practices, and social distancing. Warehouses are to have minimal possible staff, masks, hygiene stations, distancing at all time, restricted common areas."