EH&E Offers Swine Flu Assistance for Businesses


Needham, Mass. - May 1, 2009- Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E), Inc., a leading Massachusetts-based environmental and engineering consulting firm, is offering several resources to help businesses address concerns regarding the rapid spread of the Swine Flu.

o Free Swine Flu Briefing Teleconference. A panel of medical and infection control professionals will discuss the response businesses should be undertaking in response to the Swine Flu outbreak. A question and answer session will follow. The teleconference is free, but space is limited. The audioconference is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2009, 1 PM to 2 PM, Eastern Time. Register in advance at http://www.eheinc.com/news_workshops/influenza_050409.htm

o Swine Flu EnviroFAQs for Employees: A collection of "Frequently Asked Questions" about the Swine Flu which businesses can download and disseminate to their employees. The FAQs are designed to help inform employees of the actions they can take to minimize their exposure, and where they can obtain accurate information. Download a free copy at http://www.eheinc.com/serv_pandemic.htm

o Pandemic Response Assistance Services: EH&E offers numerous services for businesses based on the extensive plans its consulting experts have crafted for hospitals. The services, which integrate the knowledge and expertise of medical and infection control practitioners, public health communication specialists, and facilities management professionals, include:

o Managing employee health concerns with informative educational materials for employees and medical and scientific technical advice to address specific incidents or issues.

o Environmental hygiene advice concerning effective cleaning products and the process and procedures required to address each potential issue.

o Business Continuity Planning to limit the impact from issues related to infectious diseases on business operations. The planning includes such issues such as sick leave, travel restriction, workforce policies, and even IT plans to support remote access by employees working at home.
For more information, call EH&E toll-free at 1-800-825-5343 or email Karrie-Ann Myer at contact@eheinc.com.

About EH&E
EH&E (www.eheinc.com) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 20 years. The EH&E team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry. The firm's wealth of readily-accessible information is a powerful resource for its clients.

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