H1N1 Pandemic
This section links to information and news items related to pandemic preparedness and more specifically the current H1N1 outbreak.
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H1N1 influenza and occupational health and safety
What are employers’ responsibilities?
Employers, under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, are responsible to take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of their employees in their workplaces. This includes developing and implementing measures to minimize risks, in consultation with occupational health committees, representatives or workers where there are no committees or representatives.
Employers should monitor the information about H1N1 Influenza that is being released by health agencies and provide their employees with:
•up-to-date hazard information
•training on safe work practices, and
•recommended supplies such as disinfectants
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