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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 13:39 |
On February 18 and 19, 2010 the Children's Health & Environment Partnership of Manitoba (CHEP) in collaboration with the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and the Environment (CPCHE) and Manitoba Child Care Association (MCCA) delivered an innovative Children's Environmental Health train-the-trainer workshop to 25 participants working in relevant sectors in the Province of Manitoba.
The aim of the workshop was to increase capacity to protect children's health and environment in the Province using a meaningful approach that would spur learning and practice within organizations and across sectors. Our goal in hosting this workshop is to build capacity in all sectors - placing the information in the hands of those who can transform knowledge into practice in their sectors. The train-the-trainer workshop builds on the success of the Playing It Safe Workshops hosted by CHEP, delivered by CPCHE and supported by Health Canada Safe Environments in February 2009.
The presentations, activities and materials included in this collection reflect the content shared over the two-day train-the-trainer workshop.
In this collection you will find:
- Train-the-Trainer Workshop Presentation Part 1 & Part 2
- Health Determinants Handout & Worksheet
- Mercury in Fish Activity Handout
- Personal Care Products Activity Handout
- Introduction to Safe Renovations
- Safe Renovations Asbestos Fact Sheet
- Safe Renovations Lead Paint Fact Sheet
- Safe Renovations Solvents Fact Sheet
- Safe Renovations Carpet Fact Sheet
- Lead in Consumer Products Fact Sheet
- Clean & Green Resource
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 13:31 |
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Health care professionals may be interested in knowing about scientific findings on Bisphenol A and Phthalates in plastics to guide parents and patients on how to avoid exposure. This guide was developed by the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units.
NOTE: If you have questions about the content found in this guide, please contact the source directly.
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 13:09 |
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In February 2008, Environmental Defence Canada undertook a scientific investigation into Bisphenol A, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, and its leaching effect in baby bottles. Toxic Baby Bottles in Canada: Bisphenol A Leaching from Popular Brands of Polycarbonate Baby Bottles, commissioned by Environmental Defence, tested plastic baby bottles in the United States and Canada, including products made by Gerber, Avent, Playtex, Evenflo, Disney and Dr. Brown, for leaching of bisphenol A. They found these popular bottle brands leach high levels of bisphenol A (5-8 parts per billion) when heated. The report's findings includes which brands leach less and what actions Environmental Defence Canada is demanding to encourage greater safety in consumer products.
What is Bisphenol A? Bisphenol A is found in hard, clear plastics, as well as in the lining of some food containers, dental fillings and a bunch of other products. The chemical can cause damage to reproductive and developmental systems during "windows" of human development, such as early childhood and in the womb.
NOTE: The Children's Health & Environment Partnership of Manitoba does not recommend or endorse commerical brands of products. However, we are providing this information to you from a source that has undertaken its own research into consumer products on the basis of environmental, health and safety criteria. We encourage you to be discerning and if you have specific questions about the products listed in this guide, please contact the source directly.
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 12:50 |
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In this day and age, many chemicals are being used in children's products that can pose health risks. Two such chemicals are Bisphenol A and phthalates. Both chemicals can mess around with the normal function of hormones in the human body. This Guide to Safer Children's Products was developed by the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy. It aims to help parents, child care providers and other service providers learn about man-made chemicals commonly used in children's products (and how to avoid them), and provides a list of safer products ranging from baby bottles, utensils, pacifiers, teethers and more.
NOTE: The Children's Health & Environment Partnership of Manitoba does not recommend or endorse commerical brands of products. However, we are providing this information to you from a source that has undertaken its own research into consumer products on the basis of environmental, health and safety criteria. We encourage you to be discerning and if you have specific questions about the products listed in this guide, please contact the source directly.
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Monday, 08 June 2009 17:46 |
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This brochure is part of The Health and Environmental Awareness Project series for Breast Cancer Action Montreal. It offers information about how Canada regulates household chemicals and which chemicals and cleaning products to avoid. It also contains simple recipes for non-toxic cleaning alternatives and additional resources to help answer questions you may have.
This resource is also available in French and Spanish.
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Monday, 08 June 2009 17:38 |
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This pamphlet is part of the series developed by The Health and Environmental Awareness Project for Breast Cancer Action Montreal. The Beast of Beauty is a resource recommended for women and men of all ages and in particular, expectant mothers. Read it to get information about Canadian cosmetic regulations and how you can use them to protect yourself. It also contains practical tools to help you make informed choices about the personal care products you buy.
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Monday, 08 June 2009 17:27 |
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The Health and Environment Awareness Project works to raise awareness about how pollution in our environment affects the risk for breast cancer and other health problems. Pollution Gets Personal is a pamphlet designed to help you learn more about exposure to toxic chemicals, about government regulations and easy alternatives to help you avoid exposures.
This resource is also available in French and Spanish. For more information on Breast Cancer Action Montreal, visit www.bcam.qc.ca
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Monday, 08 June 2009 16:09 |
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From baby shampoo to diaper wipes, children use products containing chemicals that have not been assessed for their hazards to children. Check out this guide developed by Environmental Working Group for what to avoid. For more information, visit: www.ewg.org/babysafe
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Monday, 08 June 2009 15:51 |
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An Environmental Working Group study reveals that popular brands of liquid infant formula are sold in cans lined with the toxic plastics chemical bisphenol A. Check out this guide to learn which brands and packaging to avoid, as well as what to do about nipples, bottles, liners, and water. For more information on Environmental Working Group visit their website: www.ewg.org/babysafe
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009 15:04 |
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Giving Birth in a New Land: Strategies for Service Providers Working with Newcomers is a resource developed by Best Start Ontario. This guide is for service providers who work with pregnant women who are new to Canada. It is a response to the changing demographics in Ontario due to recent immigration trends. The information in this guide will be useful to a range of service providers who work with pregnant women, including physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses, public health workers, home visitors, support program staff, etc. The guide contains suggested guidelines that aim to be respectful of clients' needs and appropriate for health professionals who may be of the same or different culture.
To download a PDF copy of the resource click here.
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