Avian Flu - General Industry Awareness is a 28-minute online course that educates employees on avian influenza transmission, recognition of symptoms, and workplace health practices to reduce exposure risk. It is designed for employees in agriculture, food processing, and general industry settings where exposure to birds or contaminated environments may occur, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Avian influenza remains a significant occupational health concern, particularly for workers in poultry operations, agriculture, wildlife management, and food processing. The CDC and OSHA have issued joint guidance for protecting workers during avian influenza outbreaks, and OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to address recognized biological hazards in the workplace. During the 2024-2025 H5N1 outbreak cycle, the USDA confirmed avian influenza detections in commercial poultry flocks and dairy herds across multiple U.S. states, prompting renewed employer focus on worker protection protocols and pandemic preparedness planning.
This course prepares your employees to understand how avian influenza spreads, recognize symptoms in both birds and humans, and follow workplace hygiene practices that reduce transmission risk. Your team will learn about proper handwashing techniques, the importance of avoiding contact with sick or dead birds, when to report symptoms, and how personal protective equipment can reduce exposure. The training also covers general pandemic preparedness concepts that apply beyond avian flu to any emerging infectious disease scenario.
While no specific OSHA standard mandates avian flu training, OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to protect workers from recognized biological hazards, including avian influenza exposure in occupational settings. OSHA and the CDC have published joint guidance for protecting poultry workers during H5N1 outbreaks, which recommends employer-provided PPE, health monitoring, and worker training on infection control practices. During the 2024-2025 outbreak cycle, USDA confirmed H5N1 detections in commercial poultry and dairy operations across multiple states, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of pandemic preparedness training. Employers who fail to address known biological hazards may face General Duty Clause citations up to $16,550 for serious violations or $165,514 for willful violations. Employers in agriculture and food processing should also be aware of state-level requirements that may mandate specific infectious disease training for workers in high-risk environments.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.