Fitness Industry Webinar, 04/11/2020
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Fitness Industry Webinar, 04/11/2020
Presenter 1: Cleo Zvidzai
Cleo Zvidzai | IPC Knowledge Lead | Infection Prevention and Control Advice Cell
Intelligence, Data and Corporate|COVID-19 Public Health Division
Department of Health and Human Services | 50 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
e. cleo.zvidzai@dhhs.vic.gov.au. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
Cleo Zvidzai
RN, BN, ICP, MPH, MSc. Med (SH)
COVID-19 Transmission Guo M, Xu P, Xiao T, He R, Dai M, Miller SL. Review and comparison of HVAC operation guidelines in different countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building and Environment. 2021;187:107368.
Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces Table 1. Hours of persistence (range) of SARS-CoV-2 on different surfaces by temperature Surface Type ≤4°C range 15-29°C range 30-44°C range Reference Plastic N/A 72-672 48-168 1-5 Glass N/A 48-672 1, 4 Cardboard N/A 0-24 3 Wood N/A 0-24 4 Stainless steel N/A 48-672 48-168 1-5 Copper N/A 0-4 N/A 2, 3 Cotton N/A 24-336 24-72 1, 4, 5 Surgical mask (inner) N/A 0-96 N/A 4 Paper N/A 0-0.5 N/A 1, 4 Banknote N/A 24-672 168-504 1, 4 Tissue N/A 0-0.5 N/A 4 Metal N/A 0-180 N/A 6 Food 0-504 N/A N/A 7 Vinyl N/A 0-672 48-72 1 Nitrile gloves N/A 0-168 N/A 6 Chemical resistant gloves N/A 0-96 N/A 6 N95/N100 respirator N/A 0-504 N/A 6
Hours of SARS-CoV-2 persistence ≤4°C Hours of SARS-CoV-2 persistence 15-29°C
HOURS OF PERSISTENCE 500
≤4°C min 15-29°C
400
300 700
HOURS OF PERSISTENCE
200 600
100 500
0 400
300
200
100
0
SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL
SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL
Hours of SARS-CoV-2 persistence 30-44°C
30-44°C
500
HOURS OF PERSISTENCE
400
300
200
100
0
SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL
Main Findings
Viral persistence on different surfaces, non-porous surfaces, may be longer than initial
assumptions
However, due to uncontrolled environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) and
frequent routine disinfection, viral persistence in nosocomial settings may be lower
compared to that found by experiments conducted in controlled, laboratory settings.
Temperature appears to have an effect on the persistence and viability of SARS-CoV-2 on
different surfaces, whereby increasing temperature reduces survivability.
Duration of viral persistence was longest on plastic (672 hours), stainless steel (672 hours),
glass (672 hours) and banknotes (paper and polymer, 672 hours) in temperatures of around
20°C. These findings were reported by Riddell et al (most recent publication).
SARS-CoV-2 may survive on refrigerated and frozen foods (e.g. chicken, salmon, pork) being
transported for international trade and remain infectious after 21 days.
Nosocomial surfaces that had high rates of contamination were those in close proximity to
COVID-19 positive patients and healthcare workers in COVID-19 wards.
Cotton fabrics have a shorter duration of viral persistence.
Screen employees, subcontractors (PTs) and
Gym member
Anyone who is unwell should not enter gym
Screen all employees and PTs before commencing work (ensure privacy
is maintained)
Consider screening gym members actively (declaration on app, other
online forms, email communications etc.) or passively through signage
at entry points
Ensure local policies and guidelines are adjusted to accommodate
unwell employees with COVID-19 related illnesses
Develop systems to register gym members to check in and check out
and develop a plan to notify potentially exposed persons (record
names, time in & time out) or utilise QR codes.
Have a dedicated person responsible for such communications
Hand Hygiene & respiratory hygiene
Ensure availability of soap and water in bathrooms for hand washing
Use alcohol based hand rub with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol at
entry/exit points, and workout stations
All gym users to perform hand hygiene:
after coughing or sneezing
after going to the toilet, and
when changing tasks and after touching potentially contaminated surfaces
Before leaving perform hand hygiene with soap & water
Ensure availability of tissues. Encourage gym members to cover coughs and
sneezes or cough in elbow then perform hand hygiene. Ensure availability of
bins with lids
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Place Hand hygiene postersPhysical distancing
Consider marking distance between members using tape/floor
markers/or signage) to maintain the required physical distancing 1.5
metres
Utilise social media/email communications, or inhouse treadmill video
platform to educate members on physical distancing
Maintain 8 square metre per person and this applies regardless of space
dimensions and for density requirements, follow current guidelines
Stagger classes to avoid overcrowding (small groups)
Elderly are at high risk, consider admittance limit for specific times
Restrooms/locker rooms-Post signage limiting restroom occupancy &
maintain required physical distancing of 1.5 metresStaff Lunchrooms/Tearoom
Remove excess chairs/block seats, distance tables 2 metres apart with
0.5m being the buffer. Apply required room density, physical distancing
and reinforce messaging passively by use of infographics at tearoom
entry and exit points.
Ensure lunchrooms are well ventilated
Provide hand sanitiser at tearoom entrance and exit. Ensure signage is
available
Provide TGA approved disinfectant wipes to wipe down frequently
touched lunchroom surfaces
Stagger tea/lunch breaks to reduce staff numbers at any given time.
Ensure a system to monitor who goes into lunchroom is in place. Utilise
QR codes, or paper based register bearing date, name, time in & time
out and staff contact number.Ventilation
Switch air handling units to recirculate to 100% outdoor air
Depending on your climatic region, some air conditioning systems will struggle
to adequately condition the air with 100 per cent outside air being
introduced.
Please consult your air conditioning service provider or seek assistance from
suitably qualified people before changing the function of your systems.
Seek assistance from suitably qualified people before changing the function of
your systems
Switch on ventilation at least 2 hours before and after occupancy
Have a staff dedicated and trained in controlling ventilation units
Keep toilet ventilation in operation whilst gym is open
Put signage instructions for members to flush toilets closed with lid closed
Flush all toilets, water taps and showers frequentlyCleaning
A 2-step clean, involves a physical clean using detergent solution followed by use of a chemical disinfectant
A 2-in-1 clean in which a combined detergent/disinfectant wipe or solution is used and mechanical/manual cleaning
action is involved
Sole reliance on a disinfectant without mechanical/manual cleaning is not recommended
TGA have listed disinfectant products that have been entered into the TGA register with specific claims against SARS-
CoV-2 (COVID 19) or COVID-19 on the product label.
For list of approved TGA disinfectant wipes visit: https://www.tga.gov.au/disinfectants-use-against-covid-19-artg-legal-
supply-australia
To search for any cleaning product visit: https://www.tga.gov.au/australian-register-therapeutic-goods
Identify staff to clean & disinfect surfaces including floor
Clean and disinfect all exercise equipment
Provide wipes at each workout station
Consider removing hard-to-clean items and equipment such as bands, rubber mats, foam rollers, and yoga blocks
For further workplace prevention strategies visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/preventing-infection-workplace-covid-
19
For waste handling and disposal visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/202008/COVID-19-
Disposing-clinical-waste-guide-1901.pdfPresenter 2: Sherryn Lethlean
Sherryn Lethlean
Covid Squad Coordination and Operations Director
COVID-19 Public Health Division, Sun-Wed
Department of Health and Human Services | 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
E. sherryn.lethlean@dhhs.vic.gov.au
E: olwyn.Schiavone@dhhs.vic.gov.auIPCON – Infection Prevention and Control Outreach Nurses
One team – 2 divisions – Outbreak and Prevention
All IPCON staff are experts in preventing the spread of infectious diseases to
enhance current practices of COVID safety.
Team of Highly skilled and experienced Nurses trained in infection control,
and Infection Control Consultants
Outbreak Squads work with organisations in a range of settings to develop
their COVID safe plans, strengthen their infection control procedures and
protocols, and to put that into practice.
IPCON teams provide a range of strategies and advice on infection control
protocols based on the latest evidence.
Strategies typically cover hand hygiene, social distancing, personal protective
equipment (PPE), cleaning techniques (eg for frequently touched surfaces, or
in the event of an outbreak), ventilation, securing management structures,
and how to manage a facility should a staff member become symptomatic.IPCON Team Visits (Outbreak Squads)
Review of Covid19 Outbreak Squad Findings
VARIOUS SETTINGS / INDUSTRIES:
Lack of adequate cleaning – particularly high touch points
Many health professionals forget basic shared items i.e.
stethoscopes, BP Cuffs etc, pens, scales
Social distancing – lack of, signage, chairs placed too close
encourages people to sit close together
Inadequate mask usage / wearing incorrectly
Continuous wearing of gloves
Inadequate hand hygiene
Large volumes of staffing lost to isolation, close contacts and
Covid infection Areas of concern often overlooked: Tea Rooms and shared staff areas Considerhigh touch points such as microwaves, tea / coffee facilities Chairs not 1.5m apart Fridges (handles are often highest touch points) Nohand hygiene in tea rooms which is easily accessible Shared food – biscuits, open food – should be individually wrapped only Shared dishes is a risk
Cleaning
Cleaning means physically removing germs, dirt and organic matter from surfaces.
Cleaning alone does not kill germs, but by reducing the numbers of germs on surfaces,
cleaning helps to reduce the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfection means using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not
necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs that remain on
surfaces after cleaning, disinfection further reduces the risk of spreading infection.
Cleaning before disinfection is very important as organic matter and dirt can reduce the
ability of disinfectants to kill germs.
Importance of cleaning your hands regularly
Soap and water should be used for hand hygiene when hands are visibly soiled.
Use an alcohol-based hand rub at other times after touching surfaces
Cleaning hands helps to reduce contamination of surfaces and objects that may be touched by other people.
What to clean and disinfect and when
Clean and disinfect all areas – consider high touch points such as:
Door handles
Bathrooms / lockers
Equipment
Lunch rooms
Water fountainsPoints to Consider
Is hand hygiene readily accessible?
Are equipment wipes readily accessible?
How are shared items cleaned? Frequency?
Consider the communal areas and staff areas:
Lunch rooms, Administration areas – photocopiers
What items are regularly touched by a client?
Kettle Bells/Dumbells/Free Weights/Bands
Stationary Equipment i.e. Treadmills, Weight Machines
Items in client assessment areas i.e measuring tapes?
Laundering of Towels?Presenter 3: Nicole Brady
Nicole Brady
Executive Director, Strategy & Policy
Deputy Public Health Commander
COVID-19 Department Incident Management Team
Department of Health and Human Services
50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
e. nicole.brady@dhhs.vic.gov.au
w. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirusChanges from 11.59PM Sunday 8 Nov
Indoor physical recreation (including classes) will be
open with the following restrictions:
Subject to strict density quotient of 1 person per 8sqm
Patron cap of up to 10 per room and 20 per venue, with a
maximum class/ group size of 10 per session
Keep at least 1.5m between each participant
Patrons continue to wear face masks unless out of breath
No physical contact between trainers and customers
Staggered class times and time gap of 15 minutes between
sessions to avoid congregation or exceeding group limits
Requirement for a COVIDSafe Marshal onsiteChanges from 11.59PM Sunday
Personal training (no change):
Remains outdoors for up to 10 people or a household
(whichever is more) the trainer not included in cap
Trainer must wear a mask
Clean & disinfect all equipment between each
person using
Outside defined as no roof or, may have a roof so long
as at least 2 sides of the space do not have walls.If there is a positive case at a gym/studio
Case interviewed, all primary contacts notified and must
quarantine for 14 days
Defined as anyone who spent 15 minutes in a room with
the person during symptomatic period (which is 48 hours
before symptoms appear)
This will likely mean your staff
Deep clean
Exposure sites identified on DHHS websiteReferences
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8. Guo M, Xu P, Xiao T, He R, Dai M, Miller SL. Review and comparison of HVAC operation guidelines in different countries
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building and Environment. 2021;187:107368
9. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/industry-information/gyms-and-fitness-
centres/hygiene#
10. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/gym-employers.html
11. https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Reopening-Guidance-for-Gyms-and-Workout-
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