A brief, informational poster describes hand and cough hygiene and surface precautions that transportation departments can take against the spread of infectious disease. The poster uses a simple message that is easy to understand. One reviewer found the clear, easy-to-follow layout of the poster particularly noteworthy.
This industry-specific information represents the first stage of a program initiated by the Michigan Department of Community Health. The poster is intended to improve awareness about influenza among transportation department employees, therefore ensuring that employees are well versed in respiratory illness prevention prior to a pandemic. The poster initially reached a large intended audience when it was sent to transportation department service center managers, engineers, maintenance superintendents, and safety committee members, who then were expected to distribute it through their respective channels.
