
Avian Influenza Standards [OSHA] Access Resources SummaryEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article describes OSHA's guidelines for worker safety regarding avian influenza. While there is no specific standard for avian flu, the General Duty Clause requires employers to keep workplaces free from hazards. It mentions that personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and the Bloodborne Pathogen standard may apply when dealing with infected patients or samples. Employers must also protect workers from harmful chemicals used in cleaning and disinfection, following Hazard Communication Standards. Workers are protected against retaliation if they report unsafe conditions, with 30 days to file complaints about discrimination related to safety concerns. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Influenza in Birds; Occupational Exposure; United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Safety Management; Blood-Borne Pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype Institutions: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) More like this Emergency Preparedness and Response None · Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Medical Reserve Corps None · Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Meeting Summary: State and Local Implementation Strategies for Increasing Access to Contraception During Zika Preparedness and Response — United States, September 2016 2017 · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources SummaryEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

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This article describes OSHA's guidelines for worker safety regarding avian influenza. While there is no specific standard for avian flu, the General Duty Clause requires employers to keep workplaces free from hazards. It mentions that personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and the Bloodborne Pathogen standard may apply when dealing with infected patients or samples. Employers must also protect workers from harmful chemicals used in cleaning and disinfection, following Hazard Communication Standards. Workers are protected against retaliation if they report unsafe conditions, with 30 days to file complaints about discrimination related to safety concerns.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response None · Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Medical Reserve Corps None · Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Meeting Summary: State and Local Implementation Strategies for Increasing Access to Contraception During Zika Preparedness and Response — United States, September 2016 2017 · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health

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