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Radiofrequency radiation
June 14, 2017
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…
Going underground: Electrical substations and health
June 6, 2017
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,…
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields - A Review of Public Exposures to Radiofrequency-emitting Sources*
May 19, 2013
American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Exposition 2013 Here we review what radiofrequency (RF) is, common sources of RF exposure, common levels of exposure, and RF mitigation…
Wind Turbines and Health - revised
February 14, 2013
Noise and Low Frequency Sound The sound level associated with wind turbines at common residential setbacks is not sufficient to damage hearing, but may lead to annoyance and sleep disturbance.…
Summary: Radiofrequency and health
June 7, 2016
This summary is based on the "Radiofrequency Toolkit for Environmental Health Practitioners" (2013) available on the BCCDC website, developed in response to requests from BC’s medical and…
Alternative disposition services: Green burial, alkaline hydrolysis and human composting
April 19, 2023
Key Messages Public interest in new ways to dispose of human remains (alternative disposition services) is growing, driven in part by consumer demand for more sustainable funeral…