Posted By Ken C Tim The only company I have seen who have actually issued guidance on this was British Waterways. I have copied the guidance below as it is directly theirs. Avian influenza – “Bird flu” There has been recent media coverage of avian influenza, an infectious disease, that can affect birds worldwide. The disease was first identified in Italy more than 100 years ago. Migratory waterfowl – most notably wild ducks – can carry the virus and are the most resistant to infection. Avian flu has led to the deaths of humans, but almost all are believed to have had close regular contact with live infected domestic poultry. BW is following the RSPB guidance on the matter: • Do not handle sick or dead bird or birds under any circumstances. If a bird has been handled wash hands immediately and thoroughly using soap and water. If soap is not available use an alcohol based hand wash. • All unusual/suspicious bird deaths, or illnesses must be reported to your Health & Safety Advisor and E&H Manager. • If you become sick with severe flu like symptoms, or with a fever or have difficulty breathing seek medical advice immediately. You should inform the doctor of nature of your work and any suspicions regarding your illness. An Avian influenza - fact sheet is available from the World Health Organisation web site at:-http://www.who.int/csr/don/2004_01_15/en/ I hope that helps. Regards Ken C

Posted By PaulForshaw Tim, The following are very usefull sites for advice, they should help answer most of your questions but will leave you with plenty more to think about. www.defra.gov.uk www.ukresilience.info.index.shtm www.hpa.org.uk/infection...za/avian/avianflufaq.htm www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/ The HPA web site will give you LOADS of usefull docs to peruse if you search under things like "Avian Influenze Business Continuity Plans". Don't get too carried away though, it's all so exciting! Good luck, Paul

Posted By The toecap I thought i had bird flu.... I couldn't park the car

Posted By DIANE I have recently read a document published by EDF, It is way to long winded for me to type out at this time. Pigeons, their droppings and carcasses pose health hazards to industrial cleaners on power stations. The advice given out has already been outlined above, but a point to remember: Anyone dealing with the clean up of such waste must treat that waste as biological waste along with the disposable PPE worn during such operations.