Voluntary use of respirators

Thanks to Bob Grieshaber at UW-Milwaukee for pointing out their webpage that covers required information for voluntary use of respirators.

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/EHSRM/IEH/RESPIRATOR/voluntuse.html

Pandemic flu guidance available

Draft guidance from the US Department of Health & Human Services is available for reading and for comment on the following three topics:

• Interim Guidance on the Use and Purchase of Facemasks and Respirators by Individuals and Families for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness;
• Proposed Guidance on Antiviral Drug Use During an Influenza Pandemic; and
• Proposed Considerations for Antiviral Drug Stockpiling by Employers In Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic.

See the H&HS website for more information.

OSHA publishes guidance on respirators, facemasks

In light of a possible influenza pandemic, OSHA has released a proposed guidance document on workplace stockpiling of respirators and facemasks. The document aims to assist employers in purchasing and stockpiling decisions. OSHA is accepting comment on the document until July 8.

From National Safety Council