OSHA guidance update on protecting employees from Avian flu (Avian influenza) viruses [[electronic resource] /] / U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910696205603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: [Washington, D.C.] : , : [OSHA Publications Office, U.S. Department of Labor], , [2006]
• Descrizione fisica: 71 pages : digital, PDF file
• Soggetti: Avian influenza - United States - Prevention; Avian influenza - Transmission; Influenza viruses; Industrial hygiene - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 11, 2007).; "2006."; "OSHA 3321-10N."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-65).
• Nota di contenuto: Guidance for poultry employees -- Guidance for animal handlers other than poultry employees -- Guidance for laboratory employees -- Guidance for healthcare workers who treat patients with known or suspected AI -- Guidance for food handlers -- Guidance for airport personnel exposed to passengers suspected of being AI-infected -- Guidance for travelers on temporary work assignment abroad -- Guidance for U.S. employees stationed abroad -- Guidance for other employee groups that may be at risk -- Employee training -- Appendix A: Worldwide occurrence of the H5N1 virus -- Appendix B: Background on the biology of influenza viruses -- Appendix C: Genetic variations in H5N1 strains and implications for human health -- Appendix D: Survival and inactivation of influenza A viruses, including H5N1 -- Appendix E: Transmission of the H5N1 virus -- Appendix F: symptoms and outcomes of H5N1 infection in hospitalized patients -- Appendix G: Importation ban on birds from countries affected by the H5N1 virus -- Appendix H: History of human influenza pandemics and concern ; about a new pandemic -- Appendix I: Additional sources of information -- Appendix J: References -- OSHA assistance.