H1N1 Information

Workplace Planning

 In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses and other employers will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, also have a special responsibility to plan for continued operation in a crisis and should plan accordingly. As with any catastrophe, having a contingency plan is essential.

Learn more about preparing your workplace at flu.gov.

Helpful links:

• "Preparing Workplaces for a Pandemic" (OSHA) Guide
• A Flu Pandemic Business Continuity Guide for SMEs by Spring Singapore
• Operating Through Bird Flu: Guidance from Hill & Associates
• 10 Minute Assessment of Your Business Continuity Plan by London Prepared
• Business Continuity During an Avian Flu Pandemic by Leslie T. Whittet
• Avian Flu: Lessons from SARS by HSBC's Jeremy Haworth
• Major Pandemic Assessment Matrix by Ian Rogers