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Using Hand Sanitizers Safely During the COVID-19 pandemic

Topics: Built Environment, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

Hand sanitizer use continues to be prevalent during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, increased use and new formulations have led to accidents and sparked concerns over safety. The NCCEH has developed…

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Building Shutdown and Re-opening during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Indoor Air, Infectious Diseases, Legionella, Mould

During the extended “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to periodically close public buildings and facilities, followed by re-opening when safe again. Periods of low or no…

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Indoor environmental quality of sustainable building designs and occupant health

Topics: Built Environment, Indoor Air

The 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 online…

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Reducing COVID-19 Transmission Through Cleaning and Disinfecting Household Surfaces

Topics: Built Environment, Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

Background The primary mode of human-to-human transmission for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is via direct contact with an infected person and their…

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An introduction to SARS-CoV-2

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

The emergence of a novel coronavirus in December 2019, now identified as SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in a global pandemic with an unprecedented public health response. This document provides an…

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From pipes and plumbing to little people: A comparison of sampling protocols for lead in school drinking water

Topics: Children's Environmental Health, Drinking Water, Heavy Metals, Public Facilities

This presentation was delivered at the 12th Annual CIPHI Saskatchewan Annual Professional and Development Seminar in Saskatoon (October 29-30, 2019) and a version of it was presented at the 85th…

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Masking during the COVID-19 pandemic

Topics: Biological Agents, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

The use of masks as a control measure to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has raised many questions about their role and their limit of protection. This document presents the main types of…

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COVID-19 and outdoor safety: Considerations for use of outdoor recreational spaces

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Air

[NOTE:a printer friendly version of this document is attached at the bottom] Introduction Outdoor recreational spaces make important contributions to social well-being as well as physical and…

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Using Shared Laundry Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Canada, Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

Although COVID-19 is primarily spread by direct contact with an infected person or their respiratory droplets, it may also be possible to transmit the virus by touching a contaminated surface, and…

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COVID-19 Precautions for Multi-unit Residential Buildings

Topics: Canada, Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

Multi-unit residential buildings bring together tens to hundreds of people within the same building envelope and in contact with many of the same surfaces. Although we know that COVID-19 is primarily…

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