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Cemetery setback distances to prevent surface water contamination
October 25, 2017
Primary inquiry: In Canada, as in many other countries, cemeteries are required to be setback a certain distance from waterbodies to protect drinking water sources from contaminated…
BCIT Environmental Health Student Presentations 2017
June 29, 2017
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-…
NCCEH: Linking Research with Practice
October 2, 2016
Poster presentation from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (Ontario Branch) 2016 Annual Conference.
Hydraulic fracturing for the production of shale gas
December 15, 2016
Hydraulic fracturing (also termed “fracking”) is the process used, along with horizontal drilling, to extract unconventional natural gas (shale gas, tight gas or coalbed methane) and tight oil from…
Using a hierarchy of evidence to assess chemical health risks of artificial turf
October 18, 2016
Over the past 40 years, artificial turf has become common in public and private settings. Compared to natural turf, artificial turf is easier to maintain, requires less water and no fertilizer, and…
On Shaky Ground - Evidence of Public Health Impacts from Hydraulic Fracturing
February 25, 2016
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-…
Understanding the public health implications concerning shale gas production and hydraulic fracturing
January 19, 2016
The intent of this document is to synthesize scientific information related to public health concerns of relevance to Canada about shale gas production (including the pre-production stages of…
NCCEH Resources for Environmental Health Professionals
September 29, 2015
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Saskatchewan 8th annual Professional Education and Development Seminar The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH) and the BC…
Cleanup instructions for small mercury spills - revised
October 5, 2015
Exposure to the small amount of mercury found in common household devices, such as fever thermometers, thermostats, or fluorescent light bulbs, is not likely to cause serious…
BCIT Environmental Health Student Presentations 2015
June 25, 2015
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-…