AAOHN, Inc., in
partnership with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Decatur
Memorial Hospital in Illinois, the Massachusetts Nurses Association,
the Alabama State Nurses Association, and the University of Maryland
School of Nursing, Environmental Health Education Center offer a
Webcast
Reducing Workplace Exposure to Synthetic Fragrance
on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT
http://www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning/Webcasts/fragrance.cfmSupported in part
by a grant from the Nurses Work Group of Health Care Without Harm
(HCWH), the webcast will identify the pertinent chemistry and common
adverse reactions to perfumes and other fragranced products; discuss
the concept of individual sensitivity as it relates to occupational and
environmental health and worker safety; and list the key components of
a policy that addresses a fragrance-free work environment.
The webcast is free for AAOHN members and $25 for partner affiliates.
The registration fee for non-member, non-partner affiliates is $75 if
done online and $85 via fax.
The deadline to register is Monday, Oct.
13. The webcast offers 1.5 continuing nursing education contact hours,
which are included in the registration. For more information, visit
www.aaohn.org or call (770) 455-7757.