Guidelines on Influenza a (H1N1) Prevention and Control at the Workplace

May 14, 2009DOLE ADVISORY NO. 004-09GUIDELINES ON INFLUENZA A (H1N1) PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT THE WORKPLACEIn view of the overall efforts to prevent the transmission or a spread of Influenza A (H1N1) at the workplace, the following Guidelines pursuant to Department Order No. 47-03 are hereby adopted.I. COVERAGEThese Guidelines shall apply to all employers and workers in the private sector. HSIADcII. WORKPLACE HEALTHAs a precautionary measure at the workplace, all employers are enjoined to:1. Regularly provide information about Influenza A (H1N1) including its transmission, disease outcome, and treatment options to their workers;2. Regularly clean the work areas with household disinfectant and make sure that water, soap and disinfectants are available in all washrooms and toilets; 3. Stress to all workers the EVERYDAY ACTIONS TO STAY HEALTHY AND KEEP A HEALTHY WORKPLACE, such as:• To cover the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing;• Frequent washing of hands with soap and water or cleansing of hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizers;• Spitting at proper places;• To avoid close contact with sick people;• To increase the body's resistance...