This course covers recognizing hazards and risks associated with a pandemic illness event and developing strategies to assist a business, customers, vendors, contractors, etc., with realistic preparation for a pandemic event. Course topics include the potential impact of a pandemic illness event on a business and community, critical elements of a preparedness plan, and realistic strategies for supporting the continuity of operations. This course offers information on strategies that can be used to control the spread of the illness, minimize exposure to employees, customers, vendors, and families, and resources available from OSHA and other government agencies. The intended audience is the business leader and members of their management team who may be integral to preparedness planning. Participants will learn to prepare for a pandemic to assure business continuity and employee safety.

Minimum student contact hours: 7.5 CEU: 0.75

*Note: Location subject to change.