BlueVolt Releases “Swine Flu and You” – Free H1N1 Training for the Workplace

PORTLAND, ORE. – May 18, 2009 – Responding to the need for a credible, single source of workplace flu prevention information, BlueVolt today announced the release of “Swine Flu and You,” a free online course that helps employees and employers reduce their exposure to the H1N1 virus.

Swine Flu and You is an interactive, 15-minute course available free to the public now at http://h1n1.bluevolt.com. The course collects relevant material from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other expert sources and presents the information in a streamlined format that is focused on reducing the spread of H1N1 in work activities. Using applied business scenarios, the course addresses concerns people have over the swine flu epidemic.

Business travel increases the chances of exposure and the course provides advice for travelers, particularly for those traveling to locations which have recent H1N1 outbreaks. In addition, the course addresses workplace-related concerns such as minimizing exposure when interacting with customers and the true risks of handling overseas freight.

“As the manager of a business I wanted to have all the information I could get that would help me to provide a healthy work environment and protect my employees,” said Don Spear, CEO of BlueTech. “We put this course together so that anyone can access this important information.”

Business owners who need to address compliance issues can utilize the course to educate themselves and their workforce. The course includes information on employer responsibilities and a prescribed course of action to respond to the flu epidemic.

Using BlueVolt’s learning management system, managers can track which employees have taken the course. To speed compliance, business owners may utilize BlueVolt’s $BlueBucks incentive program to reward those who successfully complete the course. The course is publicly available at http://h1n1.bluevolt.com and current BlueVolt customers can contact their administrator to add the course to their catalog and train, track and reward employees through their own BlueVolt University.

About BlueTech, LLC (www.bluetechllc.com):
Portland, Oregon-based BlueTech, LLC creates online solutions to increase efficiency and profitability in the trade industries. BlueVolt, its flagship product, is an online marketing and learning platform. BlueVolt’s state-approved, award-winning courses help skilled professionals fulfill continuing license requirements and learn about products relevant to their profession. It delivers live and on-demand learning to skilled professionals and those who sell products to them. As of May 2009, BlueVolt delivered over 480,000 courses to over 45,000 registered users at http://www.bluevolt.com. Other BlueTech solutions include FieldRanger Wireless Work Order software, a first place 2008 AT&T Fast-Pitch Platinum Award winner. Learn more about FieldRanger at http://www.FieldRanger.com.