Buildings that have been partially or fully shutdown for more than a week are likely to have stagnant water in the pipework that distributes water to taps, showers and ice machines. This water presents a risk of propagating Legionella.

Unskilled workers without HVACR qualifications will be working with toxic and flammable refrigerants, ARMA said.

In the healthcare sector, refrigeration preserves pharmaceutical products and medicines, especially vaccines. New treatments, such as cryosurgery or cryotherapy, were developed thanks to ultra-low temperature technologies.

The review will focus on the overall performance of the scheme and focus on opportunities for enhancing outcomes.

Gleeson said in order to make a compelling case for regulators and government, AIRAH needed good, clear data to build a case for change.

UNSW Climate Change Research Centre Professor, Matthew England, said worldwide interest to act on climate change has been growing but the pace of that change has been far too slow.

The lights themselves are dual spectrum, so they can switch between regular visual lighting and UV-C.

AIRAH has also pointed to the US Department of Homeland Security’s recently released guidance on the essential critical infrastructure workforce.

The industry group’s executive director, Sumit Oberoi, said AMCA members have begun engaging with clients to initiate plans that would minimise the risk of transmission.

Seeley International joined a call by the Australian Industry Group for the Federal Government to clarify its definition of an essential service during the outbreak, to minimise unintended and potentially disastrous consequences.

The industry association has published documents with recommendations for building owners, operators and maintenance personnel on air-filtration, ventilation and maintenance procedures.

This project will begin in July 2020 and continue through to March 2021 with a submission ready to be finalised in July 2021.

Advice on mitigating the risk from coronavirus largely focuses on hand hygiene and avoiding unwell people but Zimmermann warns that viral cross infection occurs via the air as well as from physical contact.

NSW Energy and Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said the plan will support the creation of almost 2,400 new jobs including 1,700 jobs in regional areas.

During the second reading of the proposed bill last month, Wilkie, said Australia's domestic emissions are large, but the nation’s exported emissions are even larger.

Infrastructure contributes around 70 per cent of Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Issues Paper: Reshaping Infrastructure for a net zero emissions future.