The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has unveiled a new workplace guidance to help employers prepare for an influenza pandemic. The plan divides workplaces and operations into four risk zones according to the employees’ likely exposure to the flu virus. Recommendations for employee protection are presented for each of the four risk levels, and include engineering controls, work practices, and use of personal protective equipment. See Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic. New OSHA Guidance on Flu Precautions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has unveiled a new workplace guidance to help employers prepare for an influenza pandemic. The plan divides workplaces and operations into four risk zones according to the employees’ likely exposure to the flu virus. Recommendations for employee protection are presented for each of the four risk levels, and include engineering controls, work practices, and use of personal protective equipment. See Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic.