Conclusion:
There is an unmet need in mitigating safety concerns/events for individuals with olfactory dysfunction. We suggest educating the public sector and high-risk sectors such as gas companies, and introduction of safety ‘scratch and sniff’ cards as a screening method. Regular assessment of an individual’s olfactory ability, similar to routine assessments for other sensory systems (sight, hearing) would allow proactive identification of at-risk people, and allow corrective measures to take place.