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SUMMARY:Avian Influenza and Worker Safety: Navigating the H5N1 Challenge
DESCRIPTION:\n\n		   About This Session\n	\n	In the sixth installment of our six-part CLEAN Lessons Learned series, we will examine the critical challenges of H5N1 avian influenza and its impact on worker safety. This session will highlight innovative strategies to protect frontline workers-including poultry workers, veterinarians, and wildlife handlers-while addressing biosecurity, mental health, and outbreak response measures to mitigate risks effectively.\nThis session, brought to you by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC), serves as a vital bridge between scientific research and real-world occupational health applications in managing infectious disease risks.\nIn this session, we will uncover key occupational hazards associated with H5N1 and discuss proactive strategies for risk mitigation, enhanced surveillance, and worker safety policies. By leveraging expert insights, we aim to equip organizations with actionable knowledge to better protect workers in high-risk environments.\nJoin us as we explore the intersection of zoonotic disease management, public health policies, and occupational safety. This session will provide valuable insights from leading scholars and practitioners, facilitating a comprehensive discussion on emerging challenges and practical solutions in managing H5N1 risks.\nThe session will feature a panel of distinguished experts from the European Center for Disease Medicine (CEMEC ( https://www.cemec-sanmarino.eu/en/ )), the Georgia Department of Agriculture ( https://agr.georgia.gov/ ), the University of Maryland ( https://umd.edu/ ), and the Colorado Department of Agriculture ( https://ag.colorado.gov/ ). For this session, our panelists bring extensive expertise in infectious disease management, public health, and occupational safety. Their insights will be instrumental in guiding discussions and strategies to safeguard frontline workers and mitigate the risks of avian influenza.\n\n		   Sponsors\n	\n			\n							\n		\n		\n\n		   Moderators\n	\n							\n		Venessa Sims\n			Director of Outreach for Law Enforcement and Emergency Management at the Georgia Department of Agriculture		\n\n		  Confirmed Experts\n	\n							\n		Prof. Roberto Mugavero\n			President of the European Centre for Disaster Medicine – CEMEC		\n							\n		Dr. Maggie Baldwin\n			State Veterinarian and Director of the Animal Health Division at the Colorado Department of Agriculture		\n							\n		Dr. Kristen K. Coleman\n			Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Public Health		\n\n		  Grab your spot now!\n	\n	\n\n		   Time to network: Join the social lounge\n	\n	Enhance your event journey! Enter the event 30 minutes early or linger 30 minutes post-event in our social lounge. Connect with peers, professionals, and speakers. Engage in insightful discussions, share perspectives, and foster new relationships. Your opportunity to connect awaits.\n\n		  Did you miss parts one, two, three, and four?  You’ve got a second chance. \n	\n	To address the pressing issue of IAQ and its connection to the spread of infectious diseases, IBEC launched a dedicated six-part C.L.E.A.N Lessons Learned series in August 2023.\nThis CLEAN Lessons Learned series was created in partnership with leading institutions and associations committed to advocating for indoor air quality.\nIn recent sessions ( https://weareibec.org/clean-past-events/ ), we explored how Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and effective ventilation strategies can significantly reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in built environments. Emphasizing the importance of standards like the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE ( https://www.ashrae.org/ )) Standard 241 and advancements in contamination monitoring, the sessions highlighted collaborative efforts by organizations such as AIHA ( https://www.aiha.org/ ), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH ( https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/index.html )), and federal support to enhance public health. Expert insights from various institutions underscored the need for practical applications and sustained efforts to improve air quality and strategically manage airflows in different settings.\n			\n							Take me to session 1\n					\n			\n							Take me to session 2\n					\n			\n							Take me to session 3\n					\n			\n							Take me to session 4\n					\n			\n							Take me to session 5\n					\n\n
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