Australia: Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance contract for Powercor

13 May 2020 - All committed! - Australia

Omexom Australia had to reassess its way of operating. The single biggest challenge during COVID-19 is how the crews and the larger work group can work safety and efficiently while social distancing and managing the additional risks associated with government requirements to minimise the transmission of the virus.

The current Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance contract with Powercor is more often conducted with two line workers in an EWP bucket. Where it is not safe or practical to social distance in a confined space, they have implemented the use of P2 face masks and reiterated good personal hygiene practices. Additionally, crews are working in their own "bubble" with the same employees within 14 days blocks and their start and finish times are staggered with each crew having their own muster points.