Flu Symptoms and Prevention Strategies for Employees and Business Owners
Unlike many viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications to many people. In the United States, on average 5 percent to 20 percent of the population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related complications. Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low estimation of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people [cdc.gov].
This course covers the basics of flu prevention techniques. OSHA does not have any regulations or standards that pertain to flu prevention; however, they do publish guidance documents with suggested practices, which this course follows. This course is designed to give employees, managers and other interested parties basic information about influenza viruses. The course covers the basics of flu infection, its spreading mechanisms, and infection prevention strategies. The course also addresses current concerns about the H1N1 (swine) flu with up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
Relevant Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106
- Linear Duration/min: 00:6:57
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is designed for everyone.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- FLU 1.2.0 Identify types of influenza viruses and the means by which they infect human beings 03:16
- FLU 1.3.0 Identify groups of people who are especially susceptible to severe health effects from influenza infection 00:48
- FLU 1.4.0 Identify strategies for preventing the spread of influenza in the workplace and elsewhere 02:00
