The course is designed for OSCs in order to prepare them for their potential role in the Disposal Unit per the NRP should a large outbreak of avian influenza occur, or for what to do in the event of a flu pandemic. The official USDA guidance on avian influenza preparedness and response including a document from OSHA they rely on for choice of PPE will be presented. USDA will also provide a detailed discussion of the available means of carcass disposal and their pros and cons. EPA's role in AI incidents, environmental persistence and methods of
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For general information contact Erica Canzler
by telephone at 202-564-2359
(Fax: 202-564-2620)
or
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