Workplaces

The Red Cross has developed resources that can help you prepare your workplace and employees for a flu pandemic.

Your local Red Cross chapter may be able to give a presentation in your workplace about planning and preparing for a flu pandemic using these materials. Find your local chapter’s contact information by entering your zip code into the search box on the right.

Businesses and other workplaces can also use these materials to conduct pandemic flu presentations themselves.

Preparing Small Business Workplaces for Pandemic Flu

This program is designed to equip businesses with the tools and information needed to—

• Educate employees about how to prepare for and respond effectively to a flu pandemic.
• Begin business continuity planning in the face of pandemic flu. 

The Preparing Small Business Workplaces for Pandemic Flu Leader’s Toolkit includes—

• A printed Leader’s Guide that provides an outline for facilitating the 1.5 hour presentation. The guide also includes optional activities to do with the group to reinforce learning.
• A 24 minute DVD describing what a flu pandemic is, important terminology and how to help protect the workplace from the spread of flu.
• CD-ROM of resource materials for employers, planners and employees, including fact sheets, useful Web links and additional information. 

For more information , contact your local chapter or visit StayWell for pricing and ordering information.

Additional Resources

• Flu Checklist (pdf) (English | Spanish)
• Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Small Businesses
• It’s Not Flu as Usual: An H1N1 Business Preparedness Guide (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)