It’s the Law

The only mention of any products at this seminar is when they wanted the names of three neutral spotters and the name of three A/B solutions.

Don't let your imaginations run wild now.

These guys had brought up the subject with someone (not me) that their lips were turning blue  when using certain chemicals. So someone set them straight. Had nothing to do with the class.

Doug

Seeing as you asked - this situation did involve me so i will tell you how it happened. First of all, it was not at class. After the class I went to ted's shop and a cleaner there was picking up a few gallons of different products. One of the products in question apparently turned his lips blue (that is what he said)

He asked me if they were "green". I said that i did not know but lets look at the MSDS, then go to the Internet to find out safety information that he could then determine for himself.

The Internet provided him information that told him there might be some reactions / concerns.

He then went back to his employer and gave him the info. Nothing was every said derogatory about the product in question, no sales pitches were made. Only thing provided was information from 3rd parties. We also have to keep in mind that people are sensitive to different things. The chemical that bothers me might not bother you and vice versa.

For any employer out there in Canada you may need to be aware of the Supreme Court case known as the "MEORIN case" The bottom line is that every employer must do everything possible to look out for the rights of each employee - EVEN TO THE POINT OF UNDUE HARDSHIP.

I hope this answers your question  

As Lee said all you need is to have a visit from the Ministry of labour if one of your employees ever complains to them.

Ed in Canada our laws are somewhat different than those in the USA, and yes I do agree being a small business owner iand having employees is no fun.

If in fact the chemicals turned this guys lips blue, than there is a problem that needs to be addressed.

I read from time to time people complaining about chemicals causing them to cough, and the supplier replying by saying just use a bigger tip in your sprayer and that will solve the problem. The problem is if it causes you to cough than I don't care about changing tips in my sprayer, I should be concerned as to what is in the product to protect my employees and the people in the buildings we clean.

It is my duty as the business owner.