Planning for Pandemic Influenza

We believe that our success in addressing the potential impact of infectious diseases in the workplace, including a pandemic threat, relies on using existing systems to drive appropriate behavior.

In 2006, written guidance and video materials were distributed throughout our operations to support deployment of a planning process for an influenza pandemic. A Web site with additional information also was established. The four major components of the planning process are:

• Education and hygiene
• Managing workplace exposure
• Business continuity planning
• Communications

We conducted a post-implementation review at major business units, and resulting recommendations were distributed to our operations. A corporate-level engagement session was also held with approximately 130 key suppliers to apprise them of our strategies and plans.