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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File … research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 … lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no evidence that drinking water in … about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and Hazards . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was …
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… time and could put you to sleep, which is dangerous and can lead to more or worse accidents, which is especially … not drink alcohol around water bodies. Be aware of suction hazards Never play around pool drains or skimmers. The … underwater. Sometimes getting trapped under water will lead to drowning. If you notice underwater equipment that …
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… who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations … for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), … that increase the risk of a fall at home include tripping hazards, such as clutter and inadequate lighting …
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… the hot tub or pool is safely maintained and free from hazards, entrapments, and other dangers, including keeping … temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk of getting …
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… carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and varnishes are additional sources of … soil. Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in … and doors for as long as possible over several days Store paints and solvents in a separate area of your home. Use …
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… Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby supplies Copying and … building products give off fewer VOCs than others. Select paints and varnishes that are labelled as containing low … and doors in your home for a few weeks Buy only enough paints, cleaners and solvents that you need for immediate …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is …
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… in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left unattended Tripping over a child … turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances … such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass of a gas fireplace or glass-fronted gas …
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… enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrest and death. Why is … illicit drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? … the Facility Overdose Response Box Program. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing …
