Welcome to the July 22 edition of SafetyNet - from a locked down and masked up Melbourne. 

As the numbers of new infections in Victoria continue to increase, the restrictions in the greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire have been extended, with the government announcing that anyone over the age of 12 leaving home for any of the four permitted reasons must wear a face covering after midnight tonight. This has implications for workers, particularly as it appears that 80 per cent of the new infections can now be traced to people working closely together. 

Make sure you stay informed by checking out the latest news in this week's journal, and by going to our We Are Union: OHS Reps Facebook page. If you have any questions or need any advice, we can be reached via the Ask Renata facility on the website or through the closed OHS Network Facebook page.