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Preparing a Workplace for Pandemic |
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Written by Bradley Siddell
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 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released new safety guidelines for a bird-flu pandemic. Titled "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic," the handbook classifies company operations into four zones, according to risk of exposure during an outbreak. The report includes recommendations for each category for work practices, engineering controls, and the use of personal protective equipment. Companies are also instructed on how to maintain operations during an outbreak and about the importance of educating employees and customers on social distancing and proper hygiene.
Source: ASIS
Risk & Insurance (04/07) Vol. 18, No. 4, P. 8 ; Fogg, Erin
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