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Hygiene in the Workplace – Did You Take Your Shower Today?

Posted by Kathryn Twedt-Johannsen on Oct 29, 2014 4:04:00 PM

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Topics: Fragrance-Free, Hygiene

Is Your Work Environment Poisoning You?

Posted by Kathryn Twedt-Johannsen on Oct 24, 2014 3:28:00 PM

Your co-workers pungent cologne isn’t the only thing that can fire up your daily headache. Many products commonly found throughout a typical office setting can have an effect as well. Cleaning products, ink, pesticides (i.e. insect repellent, etc.), markers, carpeting, paint, mineral spirits, and copier toner can be troublesome for a person with environmental sensitivity. However proving that you actually suffer from an environmental or chemical sensitivity can create another headache altogether.

An estimated 45 million Americans suffer from chemical sensitivity, yet workers affected by workplace irritants may have difficulties receiving reasonable accommodation from their employers.

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Topics: Environmental Sensitivity, Fragrance-Free