Updated COVID-19 Vertical, Horizontal and Residential Construction Protocols

These living documents, developed with input from Master Plumbers, provide minimum standards to be implemented to manage risk of COVID-19 transmissions. They have now been updated to apply at Alert Level 2.

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WorkSafe COVID-19 Safety Plan template  

All operating businesses must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place. WorkSafe has developed a template you can use

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Emergency PPE

At Alert Level 2, those dealing with dealing with wastewater, sewage, plumbing vents, rooftop HVAC and exhaust fans, where the COVID-19 virus may be present, should wear appropriate PPE. 

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Face masks

Mico and Plumbing World branches have good stocks of Ministry of Health N95 disposable respirators. Face masks should be worn as an extra precaution when working at homes with elderly occupants or people with underlying health conditions.

Webinar: How to 'Play it Safe' at Alert Level 2

Join WorkSafe Acting Chief Operating Officer Tony Hetherington, Mike Cosman of Cosman Parkes and Duncan Cotterill representatives for this joint webinar with Q&A session on how businesses can meet their H&S obligations at Alert Level 2.

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COVID-19 Small Business Cashflow Scheme

Applications are being taken through myIR for this Government scheme until 12 June.

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Job Checklist Form & Contact Tracing Form (H&S App)

Both forms are available on the Master Plumbers Health & Safety App.

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Skills Business Advisor

FREE one-off online or phone session with a trade-experienced Skills Business Advisor to help manage the implications of COVID-19 on your business.

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Business & Site Checklist: Returning to Work under COVID-19 Alert Level 3

Member Business and Site checklists to help you prepare for a return to work

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Webinar Recording: Economic Aftermath of COVID-19 Pandemic on Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Industry

Recording of webinar presented to Master Plumbers Members on 23 April by Infometrics' Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan. 

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Webinar: Preparing for Alert Level 3

Find out how Master Plumbers can assist Members in preparing to return to work in Alert Level 3. Presented by CEO Greg Wallace, HR Manager Lisa Duston and guest speaker Lisa McKeown from Duncan Cotterill. 

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Webinar recording: Returning to Work Under COVID-19 restrictions 

Specialist Trade Contractors Federation webinar presented by CHASNZ CEO Chris Alderson.

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Residential Construction: 5-Step Guide to Returning to Work at Alert Level 3

Before arriving on site; site entry; site operations; leaving site; emergency management.

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Preparing for a return to work under Alert Level 3  

Summary of what working at Alert Level 3 will look like for the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry.

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Video Consultations with customers

How to use Zoom for video meetings with customers to determine if the work is essential, what products are needed, and to minimise face-to-face contact.

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Essential Work Conversations with Customers

Tips for Members when fielding customer calls for essential work.

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Can Your Job Wait?

Advice for consumers on what constitutes essential work—includes infographic.

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Consumer Fact Sheet

Optional document to give customers before carrying out essential work.

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Minimising Your Exposure Risks on Site

Advice on best-practice hygiene when carrying out essential work.

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Reporting Non-Essential Work to the Police

Police online form for reporting COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown breaches.

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Employee Variation Letter Template

For employer use if making changes to the terms and conditions of staff employment. 

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FAQs: Wage subsidy, essential worker leave support & employment obligations

Common questions answered by legal specialists Duncan Cotterill.

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Employment & Wage Subsidy Advice

Alert Level 4 lockdown advice for PGD businesses from legal specialists Duncan Cotterill.

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Individual Business Advice 

Olivia Lund, Partner at Duncan Cotterill, can provide COVID-19 business advice to individual Members for a discounted set fee of $395+GST.

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Managing Your Cashflow

Guidance on 6 proactive steps you can take in advance of a potential economic downturn.

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Building Lease Rental Payments

(updated 15.4.2020)

Guidance on how to reduce building lease rent and outgoings during an emergency

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Looking After Your Personal Finances During Uncertain Times

Wellbeing on tap resource to help you feel more in control of your money during uncertain times

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Member Facebook Group Forum

Facebook Group Forum for Master Plumbers Members, their staff, apprentices and Business Partners. 

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CEO video updates

Regular COVID-19 video updates from Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace. All videos are available to view in the Facebook Group Forum.

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Member website

Dedicated COVID-19 web page in Master Plumbers website member log-in.

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