Renfrew County’s offices are becoming scent free.

Recently, Bruce Beakley, human resources director, told the finance and administration committee the administration building is working towards scent-free workplace.

Employees will be encouraged to curb the use of scented personal care products such as perfumes, colognes and shampoos whenever possible at the work site or when attending meetings.

“The intent of this initiative is to assist those affected by strong scents within the County of Renfrew Administration Building,” he said.

This came out of the county’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee, which developed the policy after a number of staff identified it as a problem.

This initiative is voluntary, Mr. Beakley said, with employees and visitors being educated on the matter.

It is hoped increased awareness of the situation will encourage people to comply.

Scent sensitivity is becoming a serious matter within office buildings, which tend to be climate controlled and sealed off from the outside.

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