COVID-19 POLICY

1. Objective of the policy:

1.1 The policy aim is to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and to stop the
Spread of the COVID-19 virus. It is a requirement of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act that the employer must provide employees with a healthy, safe, and hazard-
free working environment.

1.2 People who contract COVID-19 may take anywhere from one to 14 days to develop
symptoms. Even if you do not have a history of travel to a COVID-19 affected region
or contact with an individual who has contracted the illness, you must still inform
your healthcare provider if you present with symptoms of COVID-19.

2. Application:

2.1 This Policy will apply to all employees of Lyzon Engineering & Services, Lda Company
without exception.

3. Content:

3.1 How does Covid-19 spread?

COVI 19 spreads quickly, through:

 Coughing or sneezing – one can contract COVID-19 if one is standing within one meter of
a person who has the illness by breathing in droplets coughed out or exhaled by the ill
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 Close personal contact, such as when shaking hands or touching others.
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 Touching an object or surface on which the virus is found (after an ill person coughs or
exhales close to these objects or surfaces such as desks, tables or telephones), then -
before washing the hands – touching the mouth, nose, or eyes.

3.2 Primary symptoms of Covid-19

The primary symptoms of COVID-19 are as follows:

  Fever
  Cough
 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 3.3 What to do if you develop symptoms
 Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a
person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with
 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
 Employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are advised to seek medical
treatment and diagnosis as soon as possible.
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 Employees with acute respiratory illness symptoms are advised to stay home and not
come to work until they are cleared for work by a registered medical practitioner.
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 It is important to note that for an employee to qualify for sick leave, a valid medical
certificate booking them off will be required.
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 Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick and have been
booked off.
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 All employees should follow the company’s sick leave policy in such situations.
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 If the company has reason to suspect that an employee has been infected with COVID-19
or an employee becomes ill at work during the day, the Employer will request the
employee to leave the workplace and seek medical treatment and or testing immediately.
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 If the employer has instructed the employee to seek medical treatment or testing, the
employer will be financially liable if the employee does not have medical aid.
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 If this instruction is not followed, it will be regarded as gross insubordination and
disciplinary steps will be taken as it could put other employees at risk.

3.4 Quarantine and working from home

 If an employee has been to a high-risk area through travel and chooses to quarantine
himself or herself without a Doctor’s note, the employee may apply for annual leave
during this period, or if it is at all possible, arrange with the company to perform their
duties from home.
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 If an employee has a family member or a person sharing their living quarters diagnosed
with COVID-19, the employee should immediately inform the company and get medical
treatment or get tested immediately. The employee will not be allowed back at work until
a registered medical practitioner has cleared them. If at all possible, arrangements should
be made to work from home until you are medically cleared.
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 If you need to take care of a family member who has contracted the virus, Family
responsibility leave will apply as per its definition or you can apply for annual leave.
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3.5 Hygiene in the workplace

The Company commits to routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces in the
workplace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs. The company will use
the cleaning agents capable of disinfecting these surfaces.
It is recommended that employees acquire alcohol-based hand sanitizer and
frequently sanitize their hands or wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20
seconds throughout the day.
If an employee coughs or sneezes, we highly recommend that employee covers their nose or mouth
with a tissue or the bend of the elbow to stop the spreading of droplets released when coughing or
sneezing.

3.6 Wearing face masks

Based on the most recent World Health Organization advice, there is currently no established
scientific evidence available on the usefulness of wearing face masks to protect non-sick
persons from the novel coronavirus infection. A face mask still allows tiny droplets through
which may carry infection. Wearing a face mask is more useful for an infected person trying to
prevent further spread of the virus. Persons caring for a person infected with the virus and
medical practitioners may benefit from wearing a face mask, but proper care must be taken in
placing, using, and dispensing of these masks to prevent further spread of the virus. Further:

• Using masks incorrectly is likely to hamper any effectiveness they may have.
• Issuing large numbers of masks unnecessarily can contribute to anxiety and
distract from proven, more effective measures, particularly hand washing.
• Once used, masks require disposal – if handled and disposed of incorrectly,
without good hand washing, they may contribute to transmission.
• Stock may be in short supply in coming weeks and should generally be reserved for
use by healthcare professionals who have more need for them and more expertise
in their correct use.

4. Consequence of breach

 4.1 If an employee breaches this policy the necessary disciplinary action will be taken. It
is important to note that the company’s sick leave policy will not be adjusted or become
flexible during the outbreak of COVID-19. The normal sick leave policy which is in line
with Labour Law will still apply.
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5. Nation-wide lockdown

 5.1 In response to President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi address to our nation always when it is
necessary.
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 5.2 All our employees have been set up to work remotely over the 21 day lockdown.
  5.3 We remain committed to all our clients and stakeholders and will remain contactable
during the lockdown period by way of telephone calls, email communication, WhatsApp and
videoconferencing calls, and any other communication platforms available so that we stay in
touch with our clients and stakeholders and continue with workload that can be handled via
the above mentioned platforms of communication.

AMONE UETIMANE
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Director
LYZON ENGINEERING & SERVICES, LDA
 ATTENDANCE REGISTER.

Date:_______ Area:___________
Presenter:__________ Interpreter:____________

I hereby declare with my signature that the Covid 19 Policy has been communicated
with me and that I understand the contents thereof

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