| Document ID (ISN) | 29529 |
| CIS number |
78-1192 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-660-01434-3 |
| Year |
1977 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Policies and poisons - The containment of long-term hazards to human health in the environment and in the workplace. |
| Original title |
L'ambiance et ses contaminants - Une politique de lutte contre les agents toxiques à retardement de l'ambiance professionnelle et de l'environnement. [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Report No.28, Science Council of Canada, 150 Kent Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5P4, Canada, Oct. 1977. 76p. 19 ref. Price: Can.-$2.40. |
| Abstract |
On the basis of conclusions of in-depth studies of lead, asbestos, radiation, vinyl chloride, mercury, and nitrogen oxides, taken as representative of wider classes of hazards, this report examines the decision-making process in Canada in the field of occupational and environmental hazards and makes recommendations with a view to diminishing them. The administrative organisation and procedures; the hazard assessment process (information exchange, research base); the establishment of a medical record system; regulation, enforcement and compliance; and occupational health policies are reviewed, and recommendations made to ensure more appropriate action and better information of the public. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Canada; toxic substances; environmental pollution; pollution control; limitation of exposure |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; report; nitrogen dioxide; vinyl chloride; mercury; lead; nitric oxide; radioactive substances; hazard evaluation; determination of exposure limits; chronic toxicity; health service records; legislation; asbestos |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Pollution control
Environmental pollution
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