Schools can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission through the way they use outdoor and indoor spaces.
The Victorian School Builidng Authority has released a policy which details 4 overarching principles to guide the use of school spaces in the return to school in Term 4, 2021, as outlined in the School Operations Guide.
Schools are strongly encouraged to:
- maximise ventilation of their indoor spaces, either naturally or mechanically
- minimise the use of indoor space that can’t be ventilated with fresh, outdoor air (for example, spaces where windows cannot be opened, or where the window opens onto a noisy road), and where possible, reduce density quotient if the space needs to be occupied
- maximise the use of outdoor learning environments wherever practicable
- prioritise the use of air purifiers in high-risk settings (in addition to maximising ventilation, rather than as a replacement, where possible).
To read more visit:
Operaton and Placement of Air Purifiers in Schools
Room Risk Ranking and Management Strategic