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Pandemic Flu
(including Swine and Avian)
Standards
There are no specific OSHNC standards for pandemic flu; however the following standards can be applied:
29 CFR 1910.132 – PPE - General requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 - Eye and Face Protection
29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.138 - Hand Protection
Additionally, North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1), commonly referred to as the generally duty clause may be applied for recognized hazards not covered by a specific OSHNC standard.
Publications
Avian Flu Fact Sheet, NCDOL
Avian Flu Publications, OSHA Web site
Other Agency Resources
Avian Flu Subject Index, OSHA Web site
Avian Flu Subject Index, U. S. Department of Heath and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web site
Pandemic Flu Subject Index, OSHA Web site
Pandemic Flu Subject Index, U. S. Department of Heath and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web site
Swine (H1N1) Flu Subject Index, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web site
North Carolina Pandemic Flu Preparedness, N.C. Department of Heath and Human Services, Public Health Division Web site
U.S. Government Pandemic Flu Information
Ask a Question
If you would like to receive interpretive guidance on this or any other OSH standard/subject, please e-mail ask.osh@labor.nc.gov or call 1-800-NCLABOR.
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