Human Swine Influenza Prevention
Percentage of Companies Having Released Guidelines to Staff about Human Swine Influenza
Percentage of Companies Having Increased the Frequency of Cleaning the Workplace
Percentage of Companies Providing Adequate and Proper Personal Protective Equipment
Percentage of Companies Having Prepared for Rise in Absence Level
Human Swine Influenza pandemic may affect the operation of companies because staff absence level will soar. However only 39% of respondents reported they have prepared some policies for this situation while 61% haven’t considered this.
Other Policies on Human Swine Influenza Prevention
Besides releasing guidelines to staff, increasing the frequency of cleaning the workplace and providing adequate and proper personal protective equipment, some companies will check the body temperature of staff daily. Staff returning from overseas will be requested to wear face mask for at least 7 days. If a staff suffers from Human Swine Influenza, he/she is entitled to take paid sick leave.
When the situation becomes severe, some companies will start their alternative shift working plan. Backup office will start to operate.