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Creative knowledge translation using infographics
February 22, 2021
Introduction Environmental health professionals work to protect and to improve public health by identifying, assessing, tracking, preventing and mitigating environmental hazards. Environmental…
Surface cleaning and disinfection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
December 17, 2020
Fomite transmission is acknowledged as one of the potential transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2. Thus, appropriate cleaning and disinfection of surfaces is one of the non-pharmaceutical control…
Environmental surface and air sampling in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
November 16, 2020
Primary inquiry Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, many businesses have started offering environmental sampling services to detect presence of SARS-CoV-2 on environmental surfaces and in the air in…
COVID-19 management in personal services settings: Lessons learned from a nail salon outbreak
November 10, 2020
Between June 20 and July 3, 2020 a COVID-19 outbreak associated with a personal service setting (PSS) was detected in the Kingston, Ontario and managed by the local public health unit (KFL&APH…
A rapid review of disinfectant chemical exposures and health effects during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 26, 2020
Primary inquiry A public health practitioner raised a question about the misuse and overuse of disinfectants as a result of heightened concerns about SARS-CoV-2 transmission via environmental…
Regrettable replacements: The case of chemical flame retardants
July 8, 2020
In the 1970s, fire regulations began requiring the addition of chemical flame retardants (CFRs) to a variety of consumer products. Now, we find these compounds in products as diverse as cell phones,…
Conducting a literature search and semi-systematic review: The NCCEH approach
September 11, 2019
Evidence-informed decision-making seeks to incorporate both scientific or academic knowledge, as well as the practical knowledge of public health professionals. However, the use of scientific…
When hand washing is not handy: Cautions for hand sanitizer use
April 27, 2020
Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective strategy for removing the COVID-19 virus from hands. In some situations, hand sanitizers can be used as a substitute if…
Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts
March 24, 2020
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…
Sex dolls: Taking an educational approach to hygiene for home rentals
February 26, 2020
The age of social media, online commerce, and to-your-door service have resulted in many novel services being performed outside typical commercial settings. Recently, the media highlighted a business…