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Cold plunge tanks: Considerations for environmental public health
April 24, 2024
Key Messages Cold water immersion in small pools or vessels constructed from a variety of materials such as stainless steel, plastic, vinyl, fiberglass, or specially treated wood has…
Growing resilience and promoting health through urban agriculture
June 16, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world turned to growing food at home or within their communities. Almost one in five Canadians started food gardening in the past year, with two-thirds…
Identifying and addressing the public health risks of splash parks
August 15, 2017
Splash parks, also known as splash pads, spray parks, or wet decks, have gained in popularity over the last decade. These interactive parks are artificially created depressions or basins into which…
[ARCHIVED] Infections Associated with Personal Service Establishments: Piercing and Tattooing
June 6, 2012
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Microplastics
May 17, 2018
Microplastics are plastic particles that range in size from the width of a single strand of hair up to 5 mm. They are made from petrochemical sources and may be deliberately manufactured or…
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
December 11, 2023
Fermented food safety is a shared challenge for many public health practitioners across Canada. While many of these foods are generally safe, emerging fermentation trends such as the selling of…
Growing resilience and promoting health through urban agriculture
June 16, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world turned to growing food at home or within their communities. Almost one in five Canadians started food gardening in the past year, with two-thirds…
Physical barriers for COVID-19 infection prevention and control in commercial settings
May 13, 2020
Maintaining a safe physical distance will be essential to virtually all social and economic activities carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are many instances or activities during…
[ARCHIVED] Pepper spray in the indoor environment and in the vicinity of food products and preparation surfaces
August 1, 2010
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Pepper spray in the indoor environment and in the vicinity of food products and preparation surfaces
Pepper spray is discharged during an attempted robbery of a jewellery store in a large urban mall. The robbery site is located next to the mall’s food court. For several days, mall patrons continue…