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Health-based air quality objectives (HBAQOs) Health-based air quality objectives will identify safe exposure levels of outdoor air pollutants of concern for human health. On this page Overview Process to prioritize outdoor air pollutants Contact us Overview Under the Air Quality…

Environmental health podcast This podcast provides a forum for health and research experts to discuss pollution and its impacts on our health, and what you can do to reduce your risks. Episodes Episode 1: Air pollution Transcript: Episode 1 Moderator: Breathing is the most…

Indoor air quality resources for professionals Access documents on the health risks of indoor air contaminants. Learn how to reduce exposure to these contaminants in residential and non-residential spaces. On this page Residential indoor air quality guidelines Guidance documents…

Improve indoor air quality in your home Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. The most effective way to improve your indoor air is to identify activities that can contribute to poor indoor air quality and remove or reduce the sources of indoor air pollutants. On this…

Air contaminants and health Indoor and outdoor air contaminants, acrolein, asbestos, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter, formaldehyde, mould, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, radon, volatile organic compounds, wood smoke. Services and information Acrolein Indoor…

Mould On this page Health risks Signs of mould Getting rid of mould Preventing mould About mould Reports and publications Excessive moisture is one of the most common causes of poor indoor air in homes, classrooms and public spaces, because moisture promotes the growth of mould…

Asbestos and your health Learn about asbestos, its health risks, and how to reduce your exposure. On this page About asbestos Safety of asbestos What we're doing to reduce your exposure to asbestos What you can do to reduce your exposure to asbestos About asbestos There are…

Radon Radon Learn about what radon is, where it comes from, and how you can protect your health. About radon Learn about radon and how it gets in your home. Testing your home How to purchase a test kit or hire a professional to test your home. Reducing levels in your home…

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Businesses and organizations managing chemical substances The Government of Canada works with businesses, industry, other levels of government, non-governmental organizations and citizens to manage and help reduce pollution and waste, to help maintain and improve the health of…