Health and Safety - Equipment and Chemicals Series: Avian Flu Precautions
Product Code: reg121 Time: 30.0 minute(s) CEUs:

Summary:

An avian flu pandemic is a relatively new threat to the health and security of workers around the world. It is extremely important that workers be informed about hazards and precautions relating to this disease as there is no specific treatment at this time, and the mortality rate can be extremely high.

Objectives:

  • Determine the precautions needed to help prevent or contain exposure to the avian flu virus.
  • Define ways to be more aware of the potential threat from the avian flu virus.


Topics:

  • Background
  • Prevention

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.



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