❓ Question regarding COVID-19 checkpoint personnel training and PPE provision at WA regional and state borders. The Minister confirms that personnel are trained and equipped with appropriate PPE.
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(1) Have all regional and state border check point personnel been briefed or trained in the correct method/operating procedure for the conduct of COVID-19/coronavirus vehicle/people check points? (2) Are all COVID-19/coronavirus regional and state border check point personnel, (who are approaching people crossing a check point) wearing the correct COVID-19/coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE)? (3) What specific PPE is being issued to each COVID-19/coronavirus check point person who is manning a regional or state border check point?
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Answered
19 May 2020
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
6 days
(1) Yes.
(2) Yes.
(3) Western Australian Police Force (WA Police) are managing all Vehicle Control Points (VCP’s) Statewide. WA Police have advised that they are supplying the appropriate PPE to all personnel assisting at VCP’s in relation to COVID-19.
DFES personnel are required to wear PPE/PPC whilst operational.
(2) Yes.
(3) Western Australian Police Force (WA Police) are managing all Vehicle Control Points (VCP’s) Statewide. WA Police have advised that they are supplying the appropriate PPE to all personnel assisting at VCP’s in relation to COVID-19.
DFES personnel are required to wear PPE/PPC whilst operational.
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