Based on the articles, there exists large amount of indoor and outdoor air pollution from a variety of sources that primarily impacts vulnerable populations, such as children. Pollutants irritate the internal bodily systems/functions (such as the lungs). Personal care products also irritate humans, especially children, since they contain fragrances that are irritants to the eyes and skin.
Some ideas to develop and implement a fragrance-free policy in the hospital could include hospital workers being not allowed to use fragrance/powerful scented products or wear perfume/cologne. Hospital bathrooms could also only include fragrance free soap. There could be signs around the hospital saying "Scent Free Zones" and asking visitors and patients to be mindful of the impact of fragrances and to refrain from wearing them when in the hospital.
In schools, I think the administration would need to reach out to parents and ask them to try to use fragrance free products on their children, since scents may disturb other children and teachers. There could be parent workshops or flyers to give out to parents with more information and encourage alternative methods to hygiene. Teachers could also be asked to not wear scents.
Overall, I do not think we can fully control the personal care products people use on themselves or their children. We can make fragrance free policies in the workplace, however, and do our best to educate others on being respectful of impact.
Hi Angela,
ReplyDeleteI know we can not fully control the personal care products of people who use them on themselves or on their children. I bet if there is a warning on the front that is visible, they might change their minds. well, I hope they would consider to making changes. thanks for the post!!
Hey Angela,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you in that fragrance-free policies don't have much of an impact on people, and that educating others on it could have more people then make a decision of how much fragrance can affect their health and other peoples health.