Avian Influenza Menu
Use the following documents to learn more about Avian Influenza or to distribute information in your workplace or with your network:
| Title | Summary | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide | A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job. | |
| Avian Influenza & Farmers’ Mental Health | Learn about the impact of euthanizing birds on a farmers’ mental health and get connected with resources. Spanish Title: Influenza Aviar & La Salud mental de los Agricultores | |
| Avian Influenza: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines | The information provided in this guide is intended as general guidelines for exposures to Avian Influenza. | |
| Diferencia Entre La Prueba De Ajuste Y La Comprobación Del Sello Del Usuario | The purpose of this Spanish language guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check. | |
| Guía Para La Selección De Respirador Agrícola | A guide on selecting the right respirator for the right job. | |
| Knowing the Difference: Fit Test vs User Seal Check | The purpose of this guide is to help individuals better understand the difference between a Fit Test and a User Seal Check. | |
| Personal Protective Equipment: OSHA Guidance | This OSHA publication provides a general overview of personal protective equipment requirements and selection. | |
| What to Know About Bird Flu | A guide on what to look for during an avian influenza outbreak. |
Toolkit
- HPAI Toolkit: This toolkit from the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center provides more resources on monitoring your flock’s health, biosecurity, PPE, and more!
Videos
- Choosing the Right Mask for your Agricultural Job
- Common Respirator Types Used in Agriculture
- How to Properly Care For Your Mask
- Respirator Storage
Webinars
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Websites
- Agricultural Worker Protection Standards: From the EPA, this document covers primarily pesticide exposure. However, some of the same respiratory protections for pesticides are useful for dealing with avian influenza.
- Bird Flu from MedlinePlus: From the National Library of Medicine, this page provides more resources on avian influenza
- Defend the Flock: This program from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service includes information on biosecurity, signs and symptoms, resources, and youth trainings.
- Fit Testing from 3M: Learn about the different types of fit testing, watch videos, and see documentation resources.
- Avian Influenza: Reducing Risk for People Working with or Exposed to Animals: From the CDC, this page describes appropriate PPE to reduce risk of infection from avian influenza.