Flu pandemic: tuc advice
June 1st 2007 The TUC has published
advice for employers and
unions on how workplaces
could best prepare for a
possible outbreak of
pandemic flu within the UK.
The guide urges employers
not to stockpile products
that could have no impact
on the spread of the virus.
Given the worst case
scenario that up to 50% of
the population could become
ill over a period of 3 to 6
months, with as many as
750 000 deaths as a result,
any outbreak could have a
massive effect on UK
workplaces.
The TUC wants to see
employers develop plans for
working from home, dealing
with sickness absence, and
encouraging better personal
hygiene at work.
The guide recommends
employers seek advice from
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