fedoragirl
08-28-2009, 10:03 PM
Our school building is being painted (yes, during school hours!) and since I am 22 weeks pregnant, I am not sure whether I should be inhaling those fumes. The building is brick/concrete inside, so I am sure the paint is not VOC or any less toxic than any other paint.
Of course, since I have a super strong nose right now, I can smell everything, and it doesn't seem to bother me except for an irritating cough and some stinging of the eyes--not constantly, though.
So, should I take days off even though school just started and I don't really want to be off? Will these count as part of my sick days even though I am not in control of the painting schedule and it's not really "my fault?"
I heard through the grapevine that they can't legally take my sick days for this, but I am not sure.
Any teachers who've had such an experience?
Of course, since I have a super strong nose right now, I can smell everything, and it doesn't seem to bother me except for an irritating cough and some stinging of the eyes--not constantly, though.
So, should I take days off even though school just started and I don't really want to be off? Will these count as part of my sick days even though I am not in control of the painting schedule and it's not really "my fault?"
I heard through the grapevine that they can't legally take my sick days for this, but I am not sure.
Any teachers who've had such an experience?