Businesses are able to check, test and promote their COVID Safe credentials with the launch of the NSW Government’s online COVID Safe Check.

The checking tool is available on NSW Government's website, and includes guidelines on physical distancing, cleaning and record-keeping requirements.

It includes advice on how to integrate COVID Safe status with Google Maps, giving customers a bird’s-eye view of COVID Safe businesses when searching online. 

There is also industry-specific information and downloadable badges for businesses with COVID Safe plans to display in their premises, so customers know they have the tick of approval.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the online tool would help businesses get back to work safely.  

“With the recent easing of restrictions thousands of businesses are reopening their doors and welcoming back customers,” Ms Berejiklian said.  

There is also a feedback loop for customers to send feedback to the business and, if necessary, to the regulator for action.  

Mr Dominello said the tool is simple to use, with more than 8,000 businesses having already downloaded a COVID Safety Plan template, which is stage one of the process and already available.  

“Businesses need to complete three easy steps – visit nsw.gov.au, go through industry-specific guidance, and register and download materials,” Mr Dominello said.   

The website includes all the information businesses need to be COVID Safe.

Once the above steps are completed and the COVID Safe plan finalised businesses will be able to complete an online self-declaration.  

The COVID Safe Check is available at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe-businesses