Avian Flu Education for Prevention is a 34-minute online course that provides in-depth education on avian influenza prevention strategies, featuring on-camera medical expert interviews covering H5N1 transmission, treatment limitations, and workplace protection measures. It is designed for employees, supervisors, and safety managers in industries with potential avian flu exposure, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Avian influenza H5N1 has one of the highest case fatality rates of any influenza strain, and the ongoing detection of H5N1 in U.S. poultry and dairy operations underscores the importance of prevention-focused training for at-risk workers. OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to protect workers from recognized biological hazards, and the CDC has emphasized that current antiviral treatments have limited effectiveness against highly pathogenic avian influenza strains, making prevention the primary line of defense. Employers who fail to provide adequate worker protection during known outbreaks face potential General Duty Clause citations up to $16,550 for serious violations.
This course goes beyond basic awareness to deliver prevention-focused education through on-camera interviews with medical professionals. Your employees will learn how avian flu differs from seasonal influenza, why current medicines have limited effectiveness against pandemic strains, and what specific actions workers and employers can take to prevent transmission. The training covers personal hygiene protocols, exposure reduction strategies, and how employers can build a pandemic response plan that protects their workforce before an outbreak reaches their facility.
Avian influenza prevention in the workplace falls under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), which requires employers to address recognized biological hazards that could cause serious harm to workers. While OSHA does not have a standalone avian flu standard, the agency has issued specific guidance documents for poultry and agricultural employers during outbreak events, recommending training, respiratory protection, health surveillance, and decontamination procedures. The CDC classifies highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 as a significant public health threat and has confirmed that the virus can spread from infected birds and mammals to humans through direct contact or contaminated environments. During the 2024-2025 period, multiple U.S. states reported H5N1 detections in commercial poultry flocks and dairy herds, prompting OSHA to reinforce employer obligations to protect exposed workers. Violations of the General Duty Clause carry penalties up to $16,550 for serious violations and $165,514 for willful violations.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.