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10) To provide, at the earliest possible time, workplace and medical accommodation, access to buildings and other public areas, social support systems and adequate monetary assistance by establishing the following:
1. When setting standards and/or establishing regulations, environmental sensitivities/MCS must be included as a factor particularly with regard to multiple exposures and cumulative effects from chemicals, such as in foods, consumer products, industrial processes, pesticides and in the environment;
2. Existing laws must be examined so that appropriate revision or addition of standards are made to guarantee protection from chemicals that cause initial sensitization and those that trigger sensitivities that already exist;
3. When communicating with people with environmental sensitivities/MCS, listen to their personal experiences with respect and compassion. Individuals must assist with the determination of accommodations for their particular sensitivities;
4. In determining guidelines for notices, restrictions, regulatory and voluntary actions taken by government and non-government bodies for the protection of people suffering from environmental sensitivities/MCS it is imperative that a designated group of people who suffer from this illness are involved in the decisions being made.
5. Guidelines should be available for employees, employers and building managers to accommodate people with environmental sensitivities/MCS, and to optimise the working environment for healthy employees.
6. Establish fragrance-free, smoke-free and pesticide-free policies.
7. Non-toxic building materials, cleaning agents and pest control measures (non-toxic pesticides used inside and outside buildings and on all green spaces in keeping with techniques, strategies and products allowed for organic agriculture)
8. Environmental sensitivities/MCS should be considered in daycare, schools and all places of learning.
 
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