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Tips for Flu Safety - 4/28/2009
With swine flu topping headlines around the world, many businesses are taking the opportunity to educate their employees on best practices in staying both healthy and productive. According to Alex Hindson, head of enterprise risk management at Aon Global Risk Consulting, while health risks are unpredictable, businesses need to review their continuity management arrangements.
Businesses, he says, need to make sure plans are updated and key staff is trained. Absences should be addressed, including remote working and hygiene control. He stresses that businesses should run drills to make sure people know what to do if the challenges to running the business become difficult.
Gisele Norris, national director, Aon Healthcare, Alternative Risk Practice, noted that in a worst-case scenario, a pandemic producing widespread absenteeism would not be covered under a company’s business interruption insurance because it only covers property loss. Workers’ compensation, however, might be affected, depending on the type of business. She also notes that employees might take time off under the Family Leave Act to deal with sick family members.
From a risk management standpoint, Michael Liebowitz, director of risk management for New York University, and William C. Kostner, risk manager for the city of Lincoln, NE, say the most important things to do are recognize flu symptoms and practice proper hygiene to help curb its spread.
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Posted by Veronica Robles
from Vern Lewis Welding Supply
on April 28, 2009, 1:30 pm PDT We are preparing by discussing common-sense things with employees, like staying home if they have flu-like symptoms, avoiding unnecessary travel and washing their hands frequently. Plus, our cross-training program means people are ready to fill in for each other in case of significant absences. We want our employees to stay calm and stay smart.
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