The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)--www.osha.gov--has unveiled new safety and health guidance that will help healthcare workers and their employers prepare for a possible influenza pandemic.(MAKING WORKERS SAFER AROUND THE NATION)

From: Occupational Hazards | Date: July 1, 2007 | Copyright information

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)--www. osha.gov--has unveiled new safety and health guidance that will help healthcare workers and their employers prepare for a possible influenza pandemic. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers is a comprehensive resource for healthcare planners and practitioners, OSHA said.

The new guidance includes technical information on infection control and industrial hygiene practices to reduce the risk of infection in healthcare settings; workplace preparations ...

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