Please be sensitive to the sensitivity of others Please refrain from using: � perfume
Internet resources for more information: www.lung.ca www.ccohs.ca
� cologne � aftershave � scented hairspray � scented deodorant � scented powder � scented shampoo � scented soap
Contact Providence Care Occupational Health, Safety and Infection Control 340 Union Street Kingston, ON K7L 5A2 Phone: 613-544-5220
� and other scented personal care products
www.providencecare.ca
July 2010
Working Together Towards a Scent-free Environment An education initiative of the Joint Health & Safety Committee
Fragrance: materials added to give the product a scent, mask the odour of other ingredients, or alter mood and emotions.
Why is this a problem for some people? Scents that once were tolerated or even enjoyed begin to cause problems. For most people, unwanted scents are an inconvenience, but for some, these scents can cause:
� The use of fragrance has increased tenfold since the 1950s.
What can I do to help? This brochure is to help increase awareness of the negative impact fragrances may have on your health and the health of others. It is everyone’s responsibility to help protect individuals with a sensitivity to exposures that might cause them to suffer a reaction.
� Dizziness � Nausea � Headaches
� The large growth of this industry means that exposure to the materials used in fragrance has increased.
� Scents are apparent everywhere we go.
� Migraines � Severe respiratory reactions requiring hospitalization.
Over the last few years there has been an increased demand for scent-free products. Your local drug store will carry a number of these products and if you are in doubt, talk to your pharmacist, who will be happy to advise you.