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Catalogue Entry: Wildfire smoke 101: How to prepare for wildfire smoke
If you live in an area at higher risk for wildfires, it's best to be prepared. You can develop plans and take actions to protect yourself and your family before wildfire season...-
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Catalogue Entry: Wildfire smoke 101: Wildfire smoke and your health
Learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.-
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Catalogue Entry: Wildfire smoke 101: Using an air purifier to filter wildfire smoke
Those who are at higher risk of the health effects from wildfire smoke will benefit the most from using an air purifier, also known as a portable air cleaner-
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Catalogue Entry: Wildfire smoke 101: Combined wildfire smoke and heat
In Canada, wildfire season occurs between April and October each year and can coincide with periods of extreme heat. It is important to know how to protect your health when...-
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Catalogue Entry: Infographic: Protecting your indoor air from outdoor pollutants
When outdoor air quality is poor, Health Canada recommends that individuals, particularly children, the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions remain indoors as...-
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Catalogue Entry: Infographic: What is fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?
Fine Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5) are particles in the air that measure less than 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter, and typically consists of a mix of things like...-
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Catalogue Entry: Health-based air quality objectives (HBAQOs)
Health-based air quality objectives will identify safe exposure levels of outdoor air pollutants of concern for human health.-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings:...
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a recognized health and safety issue. Indoor air quality issues may occur in buildings when chemical and biological contaminants exist at levels that...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: For professionals
Indoor air quality professionals may include industrial or occupational hygienists, public health or medical professionals, environmental consultants, or other professionals...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Hiring a...
Building operators or employers may need to hire the services of a qualified professional or organization that has the necessary skills, training and equipment to further...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings:...
The IAQ resolution process will often involve responding to a reported air quality issue. Occupants may report concerns through the supervisor or manager, the health and safety...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Roles...
Everyone has a role to play in maintaining good IAQ in the workplace, from the employer and building operators, to the health and safety committee and the employees.-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Building...
Stewardship refers to overseeing and being responsible for the care and maintenance of property. Building operators and the employer are often able to directly and positively...-
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Catalogue Entry: Improve indoor air quality in your home
Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. The most effective way to improve your indoor air is to identify activities that can contribute to poor indoor air quality and...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Ventilation
Building operators and those responsible for IAQ should be knowledgeable about the ventilation system design and operation, which includes the outdoor air supply, outdoor air...-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Indoor...
Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air in an indoor environment, such as inside a building, particularly as it relates to the health and comfort of occupants....-
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Catalogue Entry: Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Overview
The purpose of this guidance is to summarize ways to remediate, maintain and improve indoor air quality in office buildings. This guidance provides practical recommendations to...-
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Catalogue Entry: Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Canada: Estimates of morbidity and...
Air pollution is recognized globally as a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death and represents the largest environmental risk factor to human...-
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Catalogue Entry: Health impacts of air pollution in Canada in 2018
Air pollution is a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death. It also represents the largest environmental risk factor to human health (WHO 2016)....-
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Catalogue Entry: Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health: Appendix B
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