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Offers resources related to toxic substances, including information on health risks and potential sources, how to reduce health risks, risk assessment and risk management programs in practice, and toxicity assessment reports for substances such as lead, mercury, asbestos, dioxins and furans, PCBs, wastewater effluents, radon, and pulp mill effluents.
Get the facts on chromated copper arsenate-treated wood. It is often referred to as pressure treated wood. CCA is a chemical wood preservative that protects wood from damage by insects, mould, sun and water. Download a PFD fact sheets.
Source: City of Toronto
Information on why certain types of fish should be eaten in moderation due to mercury levels that may sometimes exceed Canada's mercury guideline.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dioxins and furans are toxic chlorinated chemicals that are found in very small amounts in the environment, including in the air, water, and soil. They are also present in some foods
Source: Health Canada
Lead occurs naturally in the environment and has many industrial uses. However, even small amounts of lead can be hazardous to human health.
Source: Health Canada
Many older homes in Canada are decorated with lead-based paint. Removing or disturbing this paint as part of a renovation project could expose people in the home to serious health risks. However, the risk can be minimized by following a number of guidelines.
Source: Health Canada
Lead crystalware may release lead into the food and beverages it comes in contact with. As well, any container you drink from, including one made of lead crystal, that has an exterior decorative pattern around the rim, such as a coating or glaze, may also release lead and cadmium from the coating or glaze. Lead and cadmium can be harmful to your health.
Source: Health Canada
Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDEs) are man-made chemicals added to a wide variety of consumer products to make them less likely to catch fire. PBDEs are found at low levels throughout the environment - in air, water, soil, sediments, indoor dust and food.
Source: Health Canada
PCBs stands for Polychlorinated Biphenyls. PCBs are extremely persistent. They last for many years because they do not break down easily on their own and they are difficult to destroy. This edition of It's Your Health addresses concerns about health effects that may develop over time.
Source: Health Canada
Exposure to high levels of radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer. This correlation has prompted concern that radon levels in some Canadian homes may pose a health risk.
Source: Health Canada
Some vermiculite insulation may contain asbestos fibres. These products can cause health risks if disturbed during maintenance, renovation or demolition. However, there is currently no evidence of risk to your health if the insulation is sealed behind wallboards and floorboards, isolated in an attic, or otherwise kept from exposure to the interior environment.
Source: Health Canada
Some Commonly Asked Questions About Lead and Human Health
Source: Health Canada
Investigate, communicate and reduce health risks to Canadians from exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Source: Health Canada
Health Canada's statement and guidelines on the use of dental amalgam.
Source: Health Canada
Environmental contaminants are substances that, when accidentally or deliberately introduced into the environment, may have the potential to harm people, wildlife and plants.
Source: Health Canada
The Toxic Substances Research Initiative (TSRI) reinforces the federal government's commitment to enhance the health and environment of Canadians through funding a variety of research projects on toxic substances
Source: Health Canada
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