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No scents is good sense
Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and allergy symptoms can be aggravated by many of the 4000+ chemicals used to make
fragrances: several hundred can occur in just ONE scented product.
OSSTF requests that "members refrain from wearing heavily scented perfumes and colognes at all OSSTF sponsored functions
and places of work."
You can help by being aware
Health and Safety Act
The Occupational Health
and Safety Act gives every worker important rights.
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The right to know. You have the right to know the hazards in your job. Your employer or supervisor must tell you about anything in your job that can hurt you. Your employer must make sure you are provided with the information you need so that you can work safely.
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The right to participate. You have the right to take part in keeping your workplace healthy and safe. Depending on the size of the company, you can be part of the Health and Safety Committee or be a Health and Safety Representative. You also have the right to participate in training and information sessions to help you do your job safely.
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The right to refuse unsafe work. If you believe your job is likely to endanger you, you have an obligation to report the unsafe situation to management. If the situation is not corrected and you feel your health and safety is still in danger, you have the right under the OHSA to refuse to perform the work without reprisal.
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