Do you know what Radon is? It is a radioactive gas that is naturally found when the uranium in rock and soil break down. When radon is released in an indoor environment (such as inside homes) is highly problematic because it accumulates to high concentrations which can be a risk to human health. Here's what you should know about Radon gas.
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Radon Awareness Month: What it is and why we care?
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Infographic: Maintain and improve indoor air quality
Original Article Source Credits: Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: 2018-11-22
Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/infographic-improve-indoor-air-quality.html
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11 Most Common Places to Check for Mold in Your Home
Original Article Source Credits: Molekule, https://molekule.science/
Article Written By: CHRISTINA VANVUREN
Original Article Posted on: JULY 8, 2017
Link to Original Article: https://molekule.science/11-common-places-check-mold-home/
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Nosocomial Infections: A Hazard When Working in Health Care Facilities
Have you ever heard of a nosocomial infection? It’s an infection that one gets when visiting a hospital and is also referred to as a “hospital-acquired infection” or a “health-care associated infection”. Learn more about the types of nosocomial infections and common symptoms that one should be on the lookout for.
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Noise - Auditory Effects
Original Article Source Credits: CCOHS , https://www.ccohs.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: 2021-10-05
Link to Original Article: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/noise_auditory.html
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How to Report An Environmental Pollution in Ontario
Have you ever seen someone hurting the environment but didn’t know what to do about it? Don't turn a blind eye, it's extremely simple!
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Infographic: Mould
Original Article Source Credits: Government Of Canada, https://www.canada.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: 2018-11-22
Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/infographic-mould.html
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What Impacts Indoor Air Quality When You Move Homes?
Original Article Source Credits: Molekule , https://molekule.science/
Article Written By: CATHERINE POSLUSNY
Original Article Posted on: AUGUST 11, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://molekule.science/what-impacts-indoor-air-quality-when-you-move-homes/
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Trees might become CO2 sources by 2050
Approximately 30% of our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are absorbed by the remaining forests and land ecosystems. However, new studies are showing that the increasing global temperatures might transform these natural “sinks” into carbon “sources”.
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Air barrier considerations: Moving toward an impactful, sustainable building envelope
Original Article Source Credits: ConstructionCanada , https://www.constructioncanada.net/
Article Written By: François Lalande
Original Article Posted on: September 9, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://www.constructioncanada.net/air-barrier-considerations-moving-toward-an-impactful-sustainable-building-envelope/
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Is working remotely environmentally friendly? Maybe not.
Post-covid lockdowns, companies are given a rare opportunity to change or reset working models for their employees; it will be a vital question they’ll need to answer as the world starts to pick back up from the pandemic. Will they allow their employees to continue working from home? Will they require employees to return to the office? Will they opt to choose a hybrid model?
It seems intuitive to assume that working remotely is clearly better for the environment. But one must look at the whole picture before coming to this conclusion.
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How to Improve and Promote Safety in Construction
Original Article Source Credits: EHS TODAY , https://www.ehstoday.com/
Article Written By: Hewitt Roberts
Original Article Posted on: MAY 26, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://www.ehstoday.com/construction/article/21165175/how-to-improve-and-promote-safety-in-construction
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Ontario is Burning
The smoke released from forest fires causes very poor air quality and drastically reduces visibility. The northwestern Ontario fires in summer of 2021 (which increased in quantity when compared to previous years) led to high levels of air pollution in southern Ontario due to atmospheric circulation. This is not good for us at all.
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Radon in Buildings
Original Article Source Credits: CCOHS , https://www.ccohs.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: November 28, 2018
Link to Original Article: https://www.ccohs.ca//oshanswers/phys_agents/radon.html
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What Is Asbestos and Why Is It Potentially Harmful?
Original Article Source Credits: WebMD , https://www.webmd.com/
Article Written By: Michael Butler
Original Article Posted on: NA
Link to Original Article: https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/asbestos/what-is-asbestos
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Indoor Air Quality - Moulds and Fungi
Original Article Source Credits: CCOHS , https://www.ccohs.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: January 8, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/biol_hazards/iaq_mold.html
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Levels of Sound - Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part VII - IPG-074
Original Article Source Credits: Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: 2013-06-14
Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/laws-regulations/labour/interpretations-policies/074.html
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Asbestos - Health Effects
Original Article Source Credits: CCOHS , https://www.ccohs.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: January 18, 2012
Link to Original Article: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/asbestos/effects.html
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
Original Article Source Credits: Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: 2021-05-11
Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality/indoor-air-contaminants/keep-carbon-monoxide-out-your-home.html
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New suspended ceiling technologies can help limit COVID-19 transmission: A healthy return to the office also requires a focus on air quality
Original Article Source Credits: ConstructionCanada , https://www.constructioncanada.net/
Article Written By: NA
Original Article Posted on: March 31, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://www.constructioncanada.net/new-suspended-ceiling-technologies-can-help-limit-covid-19-transmission-a-healthy-return-to-the-office-also-requires-a-focus-on-air-quality/
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