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H1N1 (Swine), Pandemic and Avian Influenza

The National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Education and Training Program (WETP) has been tracking information on pandemic and avian flu as it pertains to protecting potential high risk populations involved in emergency response and cleanup activities that would be necessary in the event that either a pandemic flu or avian flu hits the U.S. Below are resources that provide information on worker health and safety for avian and pandemic influenza.

  • NIEHS Protecting Yourself From H1N1 in the Workplace: Safety and Health Awareness for Responders to Swine Flu PDF (1.4 MB)
  • NIEHS Protecting Yourself From H1N1 in the Workplace: Safety and Health Awareness for Responders to Swine Flu PPT (2.1 MB)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a forum in September 2009 on how to prepare for the seasonal and H1N1 Influenza. Below are resources from the forum on how to protect yourself from the the seasonal and H1N1 flu.

 

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)



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Other Links to Swine Flu Information



Pandemic and Avian Influenza

  • NIOSH: Avian Influenza: Protecting Workers from Exposure  
    This website produced by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides an overview of avian influenza, including routes of exposure and types of occupations at high risk for exposure. Provide links to useful governmental and non-governmental resources.
  • Protecting Yourself from Avian Influenza (Booklet Cover) (173KB)

  • Protecting Yourself from Avian Influenza (Booklet) (1.4MB)
    An awareness level health and safety resource for workers, skilled support personnel, who might come in contact with Avian Influenza infected animals or contaminated materials.

  • Protecting Yourself from Avian Influenza (9.2MB)
    79 slides. PowerPoint version. An awareness level health and safety resource for workers, skilled support personnel, who might come in contact with Avian Influenza infected animals or contaminated materials.

  • Who Does Avian Flu Affect? (11.3MB)
    This 10 minute podcast provides a description of avian influenza, types of avian influenza (HPAI and LPAI), who needs training and why, how avian influenza is transmitted, and employer and employee responsibilities during an outbreak. The podcast is one in a series designed for workers who might come into contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials. It is produced by MetaMedia Training International, Inc.

  • Symptoms of Avian Flu (10.9MB)
    This 9 minute podcast describes common infection paths and symptoms in both birds and humans, and explains the differences between avian flu, seasonal flu and pandemic flu. The podcast is one in a series designed for workers who might come into contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials. It is produced by MetaMedia Training International, Inc.

  • Protection from Avian Flu (19.4MB)
    This 17 minute podcast describes protective measures needed in a response action including different work zones and areas, required personal protective equipment (PPE), a description of an Incident Command System (ICS), and various disposal and material handling techniques. The podcast is one in a series designed for workers who might come into contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials. It is produced by MetaMedia Training International, Inc.

  • Safety Tips for Avian Flu (16.2MB)
    This 14 minute podcast describes safety guidelines when working in a contaminated zone, including proper personal protective equipment and hygiene techniques, response actions in a large urban area, danger of carbon monoxide emissions, and how workers can protect themselves from chemical hazards during an outbreak. The podcast is one in a series designed for workers who might come into contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials. It is produced by MetaMedia Training International, Inc.

  • General Hazards Associated with Skilled Support Activities (14.3MB)
    This 12 minute podcast describes the general hazards associated with skilled support activities, including working around heavy or specialized equipment, working in a confined space and with vehicles invovled in excavation activities. The podcast is one in a series designed for workers who might come into contact with avian flu infected animals or contaminated materials. It is produced by MetaMedia Training International, Inc.

  • Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving State-Level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans (1.5MB)
    Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving State-Level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans