How To Protect Yourself in the Workplace During a Swine Flu Pandemic
The best strategy to reduce the risk of becoming ill with pandemic influenza is to follow OSHA swine flu guidelines. One efficient way of staying safe during an outbreak involves avoiding crowded settings and other situations that increase the risk of exposure to someone who may be infected. If you must be in a crowded setting, minimize your time there. Some basic hygiene and social distancing precautions that follow OSHA swine flu guidelines and can be used in every work- place include the following:
Learning more about swine flu and implementing various safety measures and practices ensures you and others stay safe during a pandemic. OSHA swine flu guidelines cover more than just the basic means of combatting the spread of the flu. They also provide general health and safety practices that promote healthier workplaces and practices in your daily routine. Enforcing and implementing the right safety protocols keeps your office, and all parties involved, healthy and safe.
For more swine flu info, see Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic, OSHA Publication No. 3327, which can be accessed at www.osha.gov.
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