Mould: Assessment, remediation and building for resilience

April 26, 2023

Mould is a ubiquitous fungus in indoor and outdoor environments. The general population is commonly exposed to mould through inhalation, and less commonly through direct contact, with no adverse…

Mould Assessment Recommendations - revised

March 18, 2014

Excessive dampness and mould growth on building material surfaces and contents can pose health risks and should not be tolerated in indoor environments. A mould assessment determines if mould is…

Mould Remediation Recommendations - revised

March 18, 2014

Excessive dampness and mould growth on building material surfaces and contents can pose health risks and should not be tolerated in indoor environments. The main goal of remediation is to reduce the…

NCCEH Mould Investigation Toolkit

November 14, 2014

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) across Canada have different responsibilities, policies, and guidelines when it comes to investigating public inquiries about…

[ARCHIVED] Health Effects from Mould Exposure in Indoor Environments - revised

July 14, 2012

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Mould Investigation: An online course for public health professionals

This is an online, self-directed and self-paced course based on the NCCEH Mould Investigation Toolkit that was originally developed for public health inspectors (PHIs) and environmental health…

Housing, health and the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada

May 27, 2015

Joint NCCEH/NCCAH Workshop at Canadian Public Health Association Public Health 2015 in Vancouver Successes and challenges in mitigation of radon in urban Aboriginal housing, Prince George, BC Leo…

BCIT Environmental Health student presentations 2018

June 28, 2018

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-person or…

[ARCHIVED] Recommendations for safe re-occupancy of marijuana grow operations

February 24, 2009

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Public health surveillance of housing conditions: Recent data from Montreal and thoughts on improving impacts on policy

February 22, 2018

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-person or…