OSHA updates pandemic influenza resources
OSHA Healthcare Connection, May 19, 2009
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In response to the influenza A (H1N1) outbreak OSHA has added or updated documents appearing on its Pandemic Influenza safety and health topics Web page.
New or material updated for the current emergency include:
- Respirators vs. Surgical Masks
- How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace
- What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers
- High Exposure Risk Occupations (Healthcare)
- Respiratory Protection
Links to the resources listed above are also available in Spanish on the OSHA home page.
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