Nellie Brown is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and the Director of the Workplace Health and Safety Program within the Worker Institute at Cornell ILR. She has been giving occupational safety and health instruction and on-site technical assistance to workplaces, workers, and unions in many industries for 33 years. These have included classes for healthcare workers, firefighters, cosmetologists and nail salon workers, teachers, farm workers, and many more.
Almost done! Check your email to get your password.
Workplace Safety in a Pandemic
Slowing the Spread of Coronavirus and Communicable Diseases
Friday, April 10, 2020, 2pm EDT
Event Overview
The coronavirus epidemic has many of us working from home these days, but for those who are still reporting to a workplace, there are legitimate concerns about the virus spreading among employees. Even during normal times, workplaces can be hotspots for infections, making good hygiene practices and other policies to prevent the spread of communicable diseases essential elements of keeping workers safe. This is even more important when facing a pandemic .
But how do viruses spread in the workplace to begin with, and what can be done to stop or slow the spread? Do certain industries pose greater health risks to workers than others?
We’ll examine these pressing issues and look to the future of workplace health and safety in this new era.
But how do viruses spread in the workplace to begin with, and what can be done to stop or slow the spread? Do certain industries pose greater health risks to workers than others?
We’ll examine these pressing issues and look to the future of workplace health and safety in this new era.
What You'll Learn
- How diseases are acquired and spread in the workplace
- How viruses work and what makes the coronavirus so dangerous
- The importance of having a communicable disease strategy in the workplace
- General tips for keeping workers safe as well as strategies to address the specific needs of employees in certain industries
Speaker
Nellie Brown CIH
Director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs, Lead Programs Manager
Cornell ILR School
Director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs, Lead Programs Manager
View Keynote by completing the form below.
Gain access to this free event
Thanks,
You're Registered!
You're Registered!
Join or sign in to tailor your experience and earn CEUs from Cornell.
Create Account