CDNA national guidelines for avian influenza – protecting people who work with birds and wildlife

This guideline from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) provides information to employers and managers of bird and wildlife workers, including contractors or volunteers. The purpose of the guidelines is to protect these workers from all types of avian influenza (‘bird flu’).

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These guidelines are for persons conducting a business or undertaking (e.g. employers or managers) of bird and wildlife workers (including volunteers).

They provide general guidance on how to protect workers from avian influenza, including:

legislative provisions, including work health and safety duties
how avian influenza spreads and symptoms in humans
preparing for an outbreak of avian influenza
protecting workers’ health during an outbreak of avian influenza
infection prevention and control precautions, including hygiene practices and personal protective equipment recommendations
what to do if a worker is exposed to avian influenza and becomes sick.