Preparing for a pandemic: a guide for employers

What it contains

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of disease. This guide has been prepared for use by employers in the event that the Federal Department of Health's Chief Medical Officer declares that a pandemic is affecting Australia.

This document tells you:

• what is a pandemic and its effects
• employer and employee obligations for health and safety
• good occupational health and safety (OHS) practice in pandemic planning
• the community and workplace impact of a pandemic

At the end of the document are resources on proper hygiene practices and a list of sources for more information or advice.