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Cold Environments - General
Cold Environments - Health Effects and First Aid
Cold Environments - Working in the Cold
Exposure to Radiofrequency Energy from Cellular Telephones
Extreme Hot or Cold Temperature Conditions
Hot Environments - Control Measures
Hot Environments - Health Effects
Humidex Rating and Work
Laser Plumes - Health Care Facilities
Lasers - Health Care Facilities
Maximum Temperature Limit for Working
Microwave Ovens and their Hazards
Noise - Auditory Effects
Noise - Basic Information
Noise - Measurement of Workplace Noise
Noise - Non-Auditory Effects
Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits for Extended Workshifts
Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits in Canada
Radiation - Quantities and Units of Ionizing Radiation
Radon in Buildings
Thermal Comfort for Office Work
Ultraviolet Radiation
Vibration
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Physical Agents

Physical agents are sources of energy that may cause injury or disease. Examples include noise, vibration, radiation, and extremes in temperature and pressure.




In addition, the Products & Services - Physical Agents web page has links to
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that have information on physical agents (e.g., noise, cold stress, heat stress, radiation from welding).

If you are interested in CSA Standards or legislation dealing with physical agents, check the CCOHS Products & Services - Legislation/ Regulatory web page.



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