Infrared thermography scanning technology is being rolled out in three Australian states to safeguard organisations from COVID-19 and flu infection breakouts within shared office environments.

The new technology will facilitate mass screening for symptoms at large office facilities in coming months and ensure the safety of tens of thousands of staff returning to a shared work environment.

It may save hundreds of thousands in unnecessary absenteeism, says developer Workplace Medicine Australia and partner ADG Engineers.

The technology was recently rolled out at a large construction site office compound in Melbourne’s CBD and is now being introduced at more workplaces across Victoria, Queensland and NSW.

The “COVID-19 Support System” automates early detection of potentially infected staff members, with a confidential app-based reporting system. It identifies workers with a fever or respiratory symptoms and provides them with immediate access to professional medical review.