Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Schindler Lifts Australia (Schindler) are closely monitoring the global issue of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we are continuing to follow the advice of the Australian Government. Should that advice change to include increased safety measures, we have policies and procedures in place.

At this stage, Schindler do not foresee the requirement for enforced shutdowns of our offices or job sites. We will also continue to service our customers unless otherwise directed by the Australian Government.

A dedicated COVID-19 steering committee has been established within Schindler to manage this evolving situation across the business. Our team is ready to implement our Business Continuity Plan should the issue escalate.

In line with Australian Government requirements, we are:

• Encouraging a high level of personal hygiene amongst employees including the regular washing of hands;

• Continuing to make workplaces clean and hygienic. That includes regular cleaning of high touch surfaces like toolboxes, lunch tables, door handles and shared tools with disinfectant;

• Postponing all work related non-essential domestic and international travel;

• Re-enforcing the 14-day self-isolation period to all people travelling or returning to Australia, including Australian citizens as advised by the Department of Home Affairs;

• Instructing employees who are ill not to attend work; and

• Advising employees who have been in close contact with a confirmed case to self-isolate and follow guidance from the Department of Health.

Elevators

• Maintain a healthy distance and avoid overcrowding
• If possible, press the destination button with your elbow, avoid using your fingers
• Do not lean on the lift doors or on the lift handrails
• Wash your hands or use antibacterial gel after riding an elevator
• Follow all general hygiene tips, such as coughing into your elbow and not your hands

Escalators & Moving Walks

• Maintain a healthy distance and avoid overcrowding
• Do not touch your face after touching the handrail
• Wash your hands or use antibacterial gel after riding an escalator or moving walk
• Follow all general hygiene tips, such as coughing into your elbow and not your hands