Hello everyone,
I have been doing some research on indoor air quality and am
particularly interested in the use of scented products. I know that
there have begun to be a number of places implementing "scent-
free" policies to increase accessibility for those who may be affected
by scents (persons with asthma, migraine, and chemical
sensitivities).
What I would like is to get copies of specific policies that have been
created. I already have the policy from the Queen Elizabeth II
Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University in Halifax. I have
heard of some other places but have not been able to find specific
written policies - just some statements of websites here and there,
not full blown policies. Do any of know of places that have specific
policies? Could you forward the contact information to me?
Thanks in advance! This examples will provide examples for the
Occupational Health and Safety Committee at the health unit I work
at.
Joanna Mestre
On 8 Jan 2003 at 13:34, Dennis Raphael wrote:
> Issue #4 of the Health Policy Research Bulletin, entitled "Health and the
> Environment: Critical Pathways," is now available in html or pdf version at:
> http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iacb-dgiac/arad-draa/english/rmdd/bulletin/bulletin.h
> tml
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> "Over the years, public health and environmental policies aimed at reducing
> environment-related disease have contributed to significant improvements in
> the health status of Canadians. Despite these advances, however, health
> problems as a result of exposure to environmental contaminants remain a
> serious concern for many Canadians. This is especially true for certain
> populations who, because of their stage of physical development, or their
> living and working conditions, are at greater risk than the general
> population. A growing concern for many Canadians is the cumulative effect of
> long-term exposure to low doses of environmental contaminants.
>
> While "the environment" in its broadest sense has important influences on
> human health, this issue of the Health Policy Research Bulletin focuses on
> the health impacts of the "physical environment." More specifically, it
> explores the range of research and evidence required to effectively assess
> and manage environmental health risks including, for example:
> - developing environmental health indicators and ensuring that appropriate
> surveillance systems are in place
> -identifying potential environmental threats and assessing the associated
> health risks
> -determining the pathways and mechanisms of exposure and identifying
> potential points for intervention
>
> Depending upon the evidence, options for managing the risks associated with
> potential environmental threats may vary from minimum-level interventions
> (e.g., increasing public awareness) to maximum-level interventions (e.g.,
> legislation banning the release of a substance into the environment). A case
> study on developing regulations aimed at limiting the sulphur content in
> gasoline provides a good illustration of how research can be used to help
> manage environmental health risks."
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