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NIOSH Safety and Health Topic:Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) |
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OverviewThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is coordinating with other parts of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address national health needs associated with preventing the spread of H1N1 Influenza Virus and providing information to workers and employers. NIOSH provides technical guidance for workers, including health-care and transportation workers, for whom job-related questions about exposure or infection may be an occupational concern. H1N1 Influenza Resources for WorkersCDC H1N1 Influenza Virus Psychological and Social Support for Essential Service Workers During an Influenza Pandemic Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for Management of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers Interim Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza H1N1 and Safe Travel Other Pandemic Flu Resources for WorkersOSHA Topic: Pandemic Influenza Interim Guidance on Environmental Management of Pandemic Influenza Virus Interim Guidance for Cargo Trucking Crews for the Prevention of Pandemic Influenza Interim Guidance on Cleaning Transit Vehicles and Facilities during a Pandemic
Other CDC H1N1 Flu ResourcesInterim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected Podcast: General Instructions for Disposable Respirators Podcast: Use of Facemasks and Respirators Cover your cough - Poster for health-care settings Cover your cough - poster for community and public settings like schools and child care facilities Clean Hands Save Lives - Protect patients, protect yourself (poster) Video: Put your hands together Related NIOSH Safety and Health TopicsAerosols Agriculture Avian Influenza Eye Protection for Infection Control Emergency Response Resources Health Care Workers Protective Clothing Respirators Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Understanding Respiratory Protection Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Page last updated:
May 2, 2009
Page last reviewed: April 29, 2009 Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division Links to non-federal organizations are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the federal government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links. |
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