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An Ideal Chemical Policy


After watching all the videos and reading from module eight I think there a couple key elements that are essential for an ideal chemical policy.

Reason for policy: It is important to establish why a policy needs to be implemented. A brief reason would be placed in this section.

Introduction/History: After stating your reason for a policy. The writer needs to introduce the problem and justify the need for a new policy. Part of the introduction would also include the history of the problem. An example of such thing would be reduction of chemical exposure.

Definition: Setting clear parameters for the policy and defining terms. The inclusion of definition does away with any confusion and may educate those reading the policy who are not knowledge in the subject.

Guidelines: A set list of instructions would be in place to guide the execution of the policy. Setting standards and set levels of measurement.

Objectives: The goals of the policy would be clearly defined in this section.

Procedure: This section would outline the necessary steps needed enact the policy.  

Instruments: The necessary tools would be designated in this section.

Reiterating the reason of the policy: The reader needs to be reminded of the reason for the policy and why it is beneficial.

I would focus on the procedure section with regards to an element of the public health protection. I think that step is essential in the ideal chemical policy. Its important to focus on the steps needed that execute a policy well. I believe that if the procedure is not clearly defined there may be room for error which is of no benefit. A strong well though out procedure section is essential for a policy.

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 18, 2018 at 8:57 PM

    Hi Iliana,

    I loved reading your post, and I think your ideal policy is very well-rounded and realistic! I like that you included a "history" section so that readers can gain a better understanding of the uses and laws/regulations around a policy so that we make sure the past does not repeat itself. I also really liked that you made an "instruments" section, which is something I admittedly did not think of! It's great for people to know how exactly the policy will be enacted, and what instruments will be necessary to make the new policy a reality. Overall, great job!

    Aveena

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  2. Navdeep BrarOctober 19, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    Hi Iliana,

    I liked reading your breakdown of an ideal chemical policies. I think all the elements you mentioned are includes many factors for an effective policy. Reasoning for the policy is definitely important to include; it is important to mention why the public needs this policy and how this need will be addressed. Also having a n objective or goals that you hope to meet can help measure the success of the policy after it is implemented. It was great reading your post.

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