Written by Phil on April 30, 2009 in Emergency Response, disaster preparedness.
This DVD video plus training kit is designed to help business, industry and government facilities prepare for and mitigate the almost inevitable impacts of an influenza pandemic.
To sustain operational continuity through the onset of a global pandemic, employees must understand not only the health issues, but also the possible disruptions of essential services and of the organization’s workflow. They must be prepared to learn and to execute strategies and practices to mitigate the effects of a pandemic.
Workplace Strategies for Pandemic Preparedness relates the five topics identified in the Homeland Security Council’s National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan to the workplace environment:
- Be prepared
- Be aware
- Don’t pass it on
- Keep your distance
- Help your community
Designed for both management and workers, the program stresses the importance of advanced planning and of flexibility in times of crisis. It provides common sense steps to avoid infection.
By being prepared and making good choices, organizations can minimize the effects of an outbreak on their workers and their operations.
To sustain operational continuity through the onset of a global pandemic, employees must understand not only the health issues, but also the possible disruptions of essential services and of the organization’s workflow. They must be prepared to execute the strategies and practices that will minimize the impacts on production and human welfare.
Included in the kit are
- Video on DVD: “Workplace Strategies for Pandemic Preparedness” (15 min.)
- Trainer’s Guide
- Employee quizzes & Training sign-off forms
- Two information handouts for trainees
- OSHA’s “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic”
