Aerosol Products - Policy for Personal Use
Owing to the serious nature of the allergic reactions of some members in the St Paul’s College community to aerosol products, such as deodorants, hair spray and body spray, the school community is banning these products.
The aim of this policy is to ensure the health and safety of St Paul’s College staff and students.
Aerosol products for personal use are not to be brought onto the school grounds.
Students and staff are asked to use pump sprays instead of aerosol cans, or use liquid or paste forms of products, or in the case of deodorants roll-ons. Pressurised aerosol products emit volatile organic chemicals and produce a fine mist that is easily inhaled and absorbed into the lungs and bloodstream. Teachers are asked to confiscate any aerosol products found at school and take them to the relevant Year or House Pastoral Coordinator. Parents will be informed that the products have been taken from their child and that they can call into the school and collect the item. Products will not be returned to students.
Exemptions may apply with teacher permission for the limited use of aerosol products in some courses. Students will be specifically advised of this permission, and must not assume that it is given.