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Going Underground: Electrical Substations and Health

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Radiation

Concerned citizens and municipal authorities contacted their public health region about a proposal by an electrical utility company to build an underground electrical substation in an urban area,...

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Radiofrequency Radiation

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Radiation

Radiofrequency (RF) radiation are electromagnetic waves emitted from a variety of common wireless communication devices, including cell phones, cordless (DECT) phones, Wi-Fi computer networks, smart...

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Artificial Turf and Crumb Rubber

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents

Modern artificial turf is used indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of settings, including multipurpose recreational and professional sports fields, playgrounds, residential areas, and public...

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Floatation Tanks

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water, Personal Service Establishments, Water

Floatation or float tanks have resurged in popularity since their initial commercialization in the 1970s. These tanks, pods, or chambers are intended to help users achieve certain physical and mental...

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Introduction to Food Environments: Contextualizing Retail Food Environment Assessments for Public Health Inspectors

Topics: Food

Poster presentation from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Ontario Branch) 2016 Annual Conference.

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Talking about ticks: Communicating into a challenging and changing environment

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Biological Agents, Climate, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis

One of three presentations delivered as a webinar in collaboration with the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID).The two other presentations from this event (titles below)...

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NCCEH: Linking Research with Practice

Topics: Practices and Procedures

Poster presentation from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Ontario Branch) 2016 Annual Conference.

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Evaluating the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring and Response Framework in Long-term Care Facilities: A Brief Guide

Topics: Air, Indoor Air, Practices and Procedures, Seniors' Environmental Health

This guide is intended for public health practitioners, facility/property maintenance managers, risk managers, occupational hygienists, clinicians, or other persons working at long-term care...

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Oil Spills and Health

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Emergency Preparedness, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis

The transportation of oil and gas products by land and sea create opportunities for unexpected mass exposures in communities that may or may not be prepared for such an event. Oil spills are also...

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Widening the Health Lens in the Environmental Impact Assessment Process: Lessons Learned in the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

Topics: Built Environment

The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or...

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