New safety and health guidance from OSHA alerts workers and employers about the hazards of avian flu and provides practical recommendations on ways to avoid sickness.
"OSHA is very concerned about emerging infectious diseases. Although avian flu primarily affects birds, recent experience in Asia shows there is cause for concern because humans can, in certain cases, be infected," said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw. "We encourage employers and workers who may be exposed to avian flu to take appropriate precautions to prevent illness."