Recorded: Wednesday, 2 November 2022
Timing: 14.00 – 15.30 (UTC)
What’s this webinar about?
The final session on Day Two in this OH&S webinar series takes a look at what organizations can do to prevent and manage infectious diseases at work. It will explore the potential to change attitudes to accepting disruption from common infectious diseases such as influenza; the range of diseases we need to think about; how to plan and be prepared for outbreaks of less common or new diseases; and how to embed infectious disease management into your OH&S management system. This session introduces ISO 45006, due to publish in 2023, which provides guidance on preventing and managing infectious diseases.
Who should attend the Managing Disruption from Infectious Diseases webinar?
- All businesses and organizations irrespective of region, size or sector
What will participants gain?
- Deeper understanding about why infectious disease management shouldn’t be limited to times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic
- Advice on the range of diseases we need to think about – contagious and non-contagious
- Every day controls and actions to take to mitigate the risks from infectious diseases
- How to plan for emerging diseases
- A first look at the forthcoming guidance on preventing and managing infectious diseases: ISO 45006
- The chance to ask our experts questions, both in advance and on the day
A post-event copy of all presentations and a recording of the webinar
This event contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
AGENDA
14:00 Introduction of the panel
14:05 Infectious diseases: why organizations need to manage them all the time – not just in a pandemic
14:15 Introduction to ISO 45006
14:20 discussions including:
- What are the different types of disease we need to think about?
- Are seasonal illnesses like influenza and Norovirus something we just have to accept?
- How can we plan for new or emerging diseases?
- How can infectious disease management be embedded into the OH&S management system?
- Tips and advice for actions you can take today
- Q&A (30 minutes)
15:25 Commenting on ISO 45006 and when it is likely to publish