avian influenza – SafetyAtWorkBlog: Recent Episodes
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In 2005 I was able to interview prominent risk communicator, Peter Sandman. It was a time of pandemic threats from Avian Influenza, or “Bird Flu”, and we talked about pandemics, their complications and their management. The virus situation has progressed enormously from 2005 to today’s announcement by the World Health Organisation of a coronavirus pandemic … Continue reading "“…the first thing you are going to want to do is organise the earliest survivors… into delivery people”"
In 2005 I had the great opportunity to spend some time with Peter Sandman, a world renowned risk communicator. We spoke about worst case scenarios and risk communication in those times of avian influenza and smallpox threats. The interview has gained additional poignancy in this time of swine flu. Although the audio is “noisy” … Continue reading "Worst Case Scenarios and Pandemics – 2005 interview"
There is swine flu information coming at us from all directions. Thankfully in Australia the flu itself has not appeared from any direction but… For those businesses that are not prepared for potential pandemics, don’t panic, but remember that you have known about this potential since before SARS and if you have not put any … Continue reading "Swine Flu – workplace preparations"
In August 2007 the Australian equestrian industry was struck by its first-ever outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI). The Federal Government’s report on the incident has been released and has significant lessons for several reasons. Australia has been proud of its biosecurity and customs service for decades. As an island nation at the end of the … Continue reading "Another safety culture disaster in Australia"