Prepare Your Employees and Your Business for Pandemic Flu
with Help from the American Red Cross and OSHA
Participate in a free Webcast on September 24th
NEWTON, September 3, 2009 - In June, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6—a designation indicating that a global pandemic is underway. More than 170 countries are now reporting cases of H1N1 Influenza, a virus the WHO anticipates will persist into the upcoming influenza season. As health experts around the world seek to better understand the scope and severity of the flu pandemic, this is a critical time for businesses to review and update their emergency preparedness plans. Join experts from the American Red Cross and OSHA for a free Webcast - September 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET on flu preparedness, where you’ll hear about the latest developments and resources available to help you:
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Educate employees about how to prepare for and respond effectively to pandemic flu.
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Aid in business sustainability in the face of pandemic flu.
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Learn about OSHA’s new pandemic flu products and resources.
This Webcast will also provide you with an orientation to a new American Red Cross pandemic flu preparedness program that you can deliver to your employees. The program covers:
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What to expect during a flu pandemic.
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The difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu.
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How the influenza virus spreads.
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Steps to reduce the spread of flu in the workplace.
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What questions to ask about workplace policies, practices and protocols related to the potential of a flu pandemic.
Register on-line at http://ohsonline.com/Webcasts/2009/08/Prepare-Your-Employees-and-Your-Business-for-Pandemic-Flu.aspx
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.sussexredcross.org or call our office at 973-579-1600.
