Events
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Sep 18 2020
UBC SPPH OEH: Role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and technologies in the public health response to COVID-19
at 12:30 PDT Topics: COVID-19, Indoor Air Location Type: OnlineAs we return to indoor public spaces, there has been intense interest around both the role of ventilation systems in spreading COVID-19, as well as the use of ventilation to reduce transmission. This session will discuss what is known regarding SARS-CoV-2 in the environment, where and how outbreaks are occurring, and will discuss current ventilation recommendations for indoor environments.…
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Sep 21 2020
NCCID: Seasonal Influenza 2020-2021 Recommendations in the Context of COVID-19
at 12:00 EDT Topics: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases Location Type: OnlineLearn about this year’s recommendations for the prevention and treatment of seasonal influenza, the use of antivirals, the recommended vaccinations, and infection and prevention control measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at the time of flu vaccine administration. Speakers – Dr. Ian Gemmill, Dr. Robyn Harrison, and Dr. Gerald Evans, infectious disease experts – with an…
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Sep 22 2020
2020 Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum
at 12:00 Topics: Location Type: OnlineThe Forum is a key knowledge exchange event for public health and allied health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, students and trainees committed to sharing best practices and policies to prevent, reduce, and control tobacco use and vaping. We will embrace existing and new technologies that will enable a modified version of the Forum. This virtual event is moving dates to 22-…
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Sep 29 2020
#CWNSYP Webinar: Water Rights in Canada from an Indigenous and Legal Perspective
at 09:00 PDT Topics: Water Location Type: OnlineJoin us for a webinar that highlights Indigenous and legal perspectives on rights to water in Canada. Leslee White-Eye, former Chief and specialist in Indigenous governance and education policy, will begin our webinar with an Anishinaabe welcoming. Next, Brandon Graham, Treaty Research Coordinator at Chippewas of the Thames First Nations, will discuss the Nation’s claims to the Thames River…
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Sep 29 2020
EPA Webinar: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources
at 02:00 Topics: Drinking Water, Wildfire Location Type: OnlineDetritus material in forest watersheds is the major terrestrial source of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors in water bodies used as drinking water sources and is also a fuel that can ignite wildfires. In these watersheds, hot temperatures and dry conditions increase the likelihood of high-severity wildfires. To help reduce this risk, low-severity…
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Sep 30 2020
NCCDH Webinar: Tools for organizational learning and capacity
at 10:00 Topics: Location Type: OnlineTools for organizational learning and capacity To support learning and capacity building for health equity action, the NCCDH has developed a suite of evidence-informed online learning tools. These tools also respond to a growing need for free, virtual and bilingual training materials on the social determinants of health and health equity. Individual practitioners can use these tools to build…
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Sep 30 2020
NCCEH Webinar: COVID-19 Risks and precautions for the performing arts
at 12:00 PST Topics: COVID-19 Location Type: OnlineThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the performing arts causing major changes in how musicians and performers practice and rehearse, as well as bringing many live performances to a halt. With progressive reopening of various sectors, it is important to have an understanding of the key risks and appropriate precautions for minimizing risk. These can help with safer resumption of…
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Oct 02 2020
UBC SPPH OEH: Microplastics: Ubiquitous and persistent
at 12:30 PDT Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Microplastics Location Type: OnlineFragmentation of day-to-day plastics leads to formation of microplastics. With our ever increasing dependency on plastic products, the threat due to microplastics is now greater than ever. This presentation will describe microplastics, their sources, where they can end up, and their possible health implications. Varun Kelkar PhD Candidate Environmental Health Engineering Arizona State…
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Oct 07 2020
City of Vancouver – Protecting Public Health Through Architectural Design: Legionella Awareness and Prevention
at 10:00 PST Topics: Water Location Type: OnlineLegionnaires’ disease is the leading cause of waterborne illness and death in the United States. It is preventable with proper design and maintenance. This seminar will discuss Vancouver Building By-law amendments aimed to help prevent the disease, with an emphasis on decorative water features, green walls, air intakes, cooling towers, rainwater harvesting systems, and other mechanical systems.…
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Oct 09 2020
UBC SPPH OEH: Ensuring a supply of respiratory protection: Occupational hygiene and development of solutions.
at 12:30 PDT Topics: Location Type: OnlineIn order to address an urgent PPE shortage, an interdisciplinary team worked to develop solutions to ensure the ongoing protection of workers. This included developing a novel product that can be used to adapt filtering facepiece respirator material to be used as an elastomeric half-mask respirator cartridge. Engagement with occupational hygiene researchers and local health and safety leaders…