October 05, 2007

Emergency Preparedness

In 2006 Avian Flu made headlines with the possibility of a pandemic.

Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHA) issued significant guidance for employers about pandemics and preparedness. This guidance is available at: http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html Helpful information is also available on the Department of Health and Human Services Web site at: http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/manmadedisasters/panflu/pandemicflu.html


	Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
	Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees.
	http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html

	Pandemics and Diseases
	What is it?
	http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/manmadedisasters/panflu/pandemicflu.html

by Jim Thibodeau