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H1N1 Flu Virus

H1 N1 Poster

Notice to employers and workplace health and safety committees and representatives:

Please use this poster (download the PDF version, 2 MB) to print copies to post in your workplace. Together we can fight the flu.

Under Part II of the Canada Labour Code, federally regulated employers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their employees in their workplaces. Part XIX of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations requires that employers develop, implement, and monitor a program for the prevention of hazards in the workplace. This responsibility includes responding to new or evolving situations that may pose a risk to workers.

With the flu season upon us, employers and employees should review their responsibilities and make sure they are up-to-date with important flu-related information.

Labour Program Information on H1N1 and the Workplace:

Labour Focus Newsletter - H1N1 Special Issue
H1N1 Flu Virus (Labour Program Bulletin)
H1N1 Flu Virus - Frequently Asked Questions for Employers and Employees 
Minister of Labour reminds employers of their occupational health and safety obligations 

Other Useful Information on H1N1 and the Workplace

The Public Health Agency of Canada also provides information to help your organization prepare for the flu pandemic:
Information for businesses 

Health Canada has issued guidance for federal public servants about the H1N1 flu virus:

Updated Occupational and Travel Health Advice for Federal Workers
Occupational Health Advice for Federal Departments and Agencies of the Core Public Administration and their Employees
Occupational Health Advice for Federal Employees Working or Traveling Outside of Canada during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic

Health Canada has also issued a series of Frequently Asked Questions regarding H1N1 Flu Virus Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses in the Federal Workplace (FAQs) containing advice on how to reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus within the workplace.

Government of Canada related links:

Public Health Agency of Canada
Fight Flu
Health Canada
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Others:

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

To access the Portable Document Format (PDF) version you must have a PDF reader installed. If you do not already have such a reader, there are numerous PDF readers available for free download or for purchase on the Internet:

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2012-01-31