| Document ID (ISN) | 109414 |
| CIS number |
09-263 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-92-2-121952-1 (en); 978-92-2-821952-4 (th) |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kawakami T., Ratananakorn L. |
| Title |
Protecting your health and business from avian influenza: Action manual for farmers and poultry workers |
| Bibliographic information |
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2009. 24p. Illus. 7ref. |
| Internet access |
http://bravo.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/documents/publication/wcms_101421.pdf [in Thai]
http://bravo.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/documents/publication/wcms_101420.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices. The manual is user-friendly and practical, providing an action checklist on various prevention measures including explanations and descriptions. The participatory training methods of the ILO, Work Improvement in Neighbourhood Development (WIND) and Work Improvement in Small Enterprises (WISE), were used to promote understanding and encourage improvements in the actions of farmers and poultry workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
avian influenza; ILO; limitation of exposure; Asia; safe working methods; poultry farming; training material; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disinfection of equipment; developing countries; small enterprises; birds; zoonoses; contagion; infectious diseases; virus diseases; slaughtering; training manuals; personal hygiene; infection control; respirators; health care personnel; biological hazards; handling of animals; food industry; medical treatment; responsibilities of employers |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | ILO |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Livestock rearing
Influenza
OSH training
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Zoonoses
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