Policy (Swine Flu) - 17 July 2009 - Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK
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Policy (Swine Flu) - 17 July 2009
As the spread of the swine flu virus (officially known as influenza A H1N1) accelerates, all businesses should be aware of the growing need to be prepared. The following information and links aim to keep business owners updated on what they can do to help their employees get treatment and to prevent further spread of swine flu.
Is your Business prepared?
It is recommended that organisations adopt robust and flexible generic business continuity management arrangements which will help ensure that the impact of any disruptions will be minimised. The Cabinet Office has produced a check lists for businesses to assess and develop plans to cope with issues that may arise.
Business Continuity Management is about identifying those parts of your organisation that you can’t afford to lose – such as information, stock, premises, staff – and planning how to maintain these, if an incident occurs. Any incident, large or small, whether it is natural, accidental or deliberate, can cause major disruption to your organisation. But if you plan now, rather than waiting for it to happen, you will be able to get back to business in the quickest possible time. Delays could mean you lose valuable business to your competitors, or that your customers lose confidence in you.
Click here to read how swine flu is affecting Lincolnshire.
General Information
The Department of Health website gives further information on what the
The symptoms of Swine Flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu, but may be more severe and cause more serious complications.
The typical symptoms are a sudden fever, and a sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
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headache
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tiredness
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chills
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aching muscles
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limb or joint pain
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diarrhoea or stomach upset
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sore throat
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runny nose
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sneezing
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loss of appetite
The Health Protection Agency has provided advice on measures which can be taken to prevent infection.
NHS Guidance
Businesses should follow detailed NHS guidance for employers in the workplace.
If you are Travelling
For advice on how swine flu might affect your travel plans, consult the travel advice for the country concerned provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). Comprehensive advice and information on the current situation can be found on the WHO website.
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