Policy Document

Title:

Scent Reduction

Purpose:

To ensure that all St. James the Less Church staff, members of the congregation and visitors are aware of and comply with the necessary scent standards in order to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all.

Scope:

This policy applies to all staff, visitors and members of St. James the Less Church.

Policy Statement:

Personal scented products such as perfume and service products such as cleaning agents produce scents that can be very harmful to many people who use a public space such as St. James the Less Church.  In an attempt to create an environment that is safe for all, St. James the Less, like many public buildings such as schools and hospitals, is making a commitment to reduce the use of scented products that have an adverse effect on many who use the space.  This means that St. James the Less Church is considered a scent-free building.

Responsibilities:

Information and Education

In order to fulfill this commitment to a scent-free environment:

q       Pastoral Staff and Church wardens will inform staff, members and visitors of its scent-free policy and the reasons why this policy is necessary.

q       Staff will ensure that appropriate information and signage is displayed encouraging all to refrain from using scented products.

q       Pastoral staff, Wardens, and Staff will provide written information regarding the scent free policy to all new members of the church or groups wishing to use the facilities

q       Church members will refrain from wearing scented products and inform friends and family members who are visiting the church about the policy.

q       Staff when purchasing service products will ensure that the products meet the scent-free standard.  What is the standard?

q       A member of vestry or the congregation will be appointed to maintain a list of acceptable personal products and service products and provide advice and education on the issue should the need arise.  (develop information kit) with lists of good and bad products.

Compliance

All situations of non-compliance should be managed from an education and information providing point of view.  In the event that a person or persons persist in not conforming with this scent-free policy, it will be the responsibility of the pastor or wardens to manage the situation effectively.