OSX 920e • OSHA 7210: Pandemic/ Workplace Preparedness

Course Description

This course covers recognition of hazards and risks associated with a pandemic influenza event. This course will emphasize on developing strategies to assist businesses and communities in preparing for an epidemic event.

This course offers information on strategies that can be used to control the spread of the virus, minimizing exposure to employees and family, and resources available from OSHA and other government agencies. The intended audience is the business leader and members of their management team who may be integral to preparedness planning. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to prepare for a pandemic event to assure business continuity and employee safety.

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe types of aerosol transmissible diseases
2. Identify engineering controls for aerosol transmissible diseases
3. Identify appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for aerosol transmissible diseases
4. Identify appropriate respiratory protection for aerosol transmissible diseases
5. Create aerosol transmissible diseases exposure control plans
6. Create preparedness plans for an influenza pandemic.

CEUs: 0.7
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 day
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad

 Registration Eligibility

Students who wish to participate in OSHA–numbered courses in the online synchronous video conferencing format must have a valid physical address in OSHA's San Francisco Region (AK, AZ, CA, OR, NV, HI, ID, WA, Guam, and American Samoa), or obtain permission from their local OTIEC to attend a class outside their home region.

Other CSUDH OTIEC courses can be taken by anyone (no residency required).

System and Equipment Requirements

It is important that students review the system and equipment requirements listed below to be able to successfully take part in a CSUDH OTIEC course, whether participating in person or online via video conferencing.

  In-Person System and Equipment Requirements

• A laptop with built-in camera, Wi-Fi capability

  Online System and Equipment Requirements

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE or better)
• Access to computer or laptop with built-in camera – one student per device
• OSHA 510, 511, 500 and 501 Students only:
  Additional stand-alone webcam or secondary device (phone)
• Built-in or external speakers/headset and microphone

  Additional Student Resources

• How to Navigate a PDF
• Video Conferencing Instructions
• Weekly OSHA-related Updates

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