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Review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21513
Demers, Paul. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : a review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields
Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013)
Author
Demers, Paul
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal Society of Canada
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9781928140009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Primer on scientific risk assessment at Health Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19148
Saner, Marc. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Saner, Marc
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Risk Assessment
Consumer Product Safety
Public Health
Risk Management
Decision Making
Canada
ISBN
9781100153773
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
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Performance assessment of near-surface facilities for disposal of low-level radioactive waste

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15142
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2006 v.152
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2006
Series
NCRP report 152
Subjects
Radioactive Waste - prevention & control
Refuse Disposal - standards
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9780929600895
0929600894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2006 v.152

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Health risks from exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : BEIR VII Phase 2

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19579
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
BEIR 7, phase 2
Corporate Author
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvi, 406 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiation Effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9780309091565
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006

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Risk-based classification of radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11100
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2002 v.139
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2002
Series
NCRP report 139
Subjects
Radioactive Waste - classification
Hazardous Waste - classification
Risk Assessment
ISBN
092960072X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2002 v.139

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Canadian biosafety standard (CBS)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114236
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian biosafety standard (CBS) for facilities handling or storing human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxii, 151 p.
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Canada
Notes
The Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013) has been replaced by the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015) and the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016).
ISBN
9781100257716
9781100257723
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML, PDF formats
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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
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Liver cancer risk from internally-deposited radionuclides

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9489
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2001 v.135
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2001
Series
NCRP report 135
Subjects
Liver Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Assessment
Radioisotopes - adverse effects
Liver - radiation effects
ISBN
0929600681
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2001 v.135

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Safety evaluation of certain food additives and contaminants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16596
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting (68th : 2007 June 19-28 : Geneva, Switzerland), International Programme on Chemical Safety, World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization | IPCS , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA712 S128 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting (68th : 2007 June 19-28 : Geneva, Switzerland)
International Programme on Chemical Safety
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
IPCS
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
v, 471 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
WHO Food Additives Series 59
Subjects
Food Additives - toxicity
Flavoring Agents - toxicity
Risk Assessment
Food Contamination
ISBN
9789241660594
9241660597
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA712 S128 2008

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Extremely low frequency fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16186
World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E96 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
International Labour Organization
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiv, 519 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Environmental health criteria series 238
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Radiation Effects
Risk Assessment
Environmental Exposure
ISBN
978924572385
ISSN
0250-863X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34 E96 2007

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Quantitative estimation and prediction of human cancer risks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4503
Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 Q1m 1999 v.131
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Moolgavkar, S
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1999
Series
IARC scientific publications 131
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9283221311
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 Q1m 1999 v.131

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Genetics in oncology practice : cancer risk assessment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10830
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Oncology Nursing Society , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 G328 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Tranin, Amy Strauss
Masny, Agnes
Jenkins, Jean
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics - nurses' instruction
Oncology Nursing
Risk Assessment
ISBN
1890504319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY161 G328 2003

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Non-ionizing radiation, Pt. 2 : radiofrequency electromagnetic fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21514
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, which met in Lyon, 24-31 May 2011
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2013
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 102
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Radiation, Nonionizing
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
Risk Assessment
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, which met in Lyon, 24-31 May 2011
ISBN
9789283213253
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010

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International Labour Organization, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 S797 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
International Labour Organization
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2006
Series
Environmental health criteria 232
Subjects
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - adverse effects
Radiometry - standards
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
ISBN
9241572329
ISSN
0250-863X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34 S797 2006
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Reversal of risk after quitting smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15957
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: IARC , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2007 v.11
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention : tobacco control
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
IARC
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 358 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention 11
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Assessment
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking Cessation
Lung Neoplasms - mortality
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Cardiovascular Diseases
ISBN
9789283230113
9283230116
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2007 v.11

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NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on management of menopause-related symptoms March 21-23, 2005

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18250
National Institutes of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service , 2009.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
NIH Consens State-of-the-Science Statements, volume 22, number 1, March 21-23, 2005
Corporate Author
National Institutes of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Menopause
Hot Flashes
Behavior Therapy
Decision Making
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Sleep Disorders - etiology
Evidence-Based Medicine
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15456
Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Author
Daly, Mary B
Cherry, Carol
Corporate Author
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
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Watts, Peter. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV633 T348 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Watts, Peter
Corporate Author
United Nations Environment Programme
International Labour Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2006
Series
Concise international chemical assessment document 68
Subjects
Tetrachloroethylene - adverse effects
Tetrachloroethylene - toxicity
Environmental Exposure
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789241530682
9241530685
ISSN
1020-6167
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV633 T348 2006
Website Notes
Full document is online in pdf
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Kielhorn, J. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA240 H529 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kielhorn, J
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2006
Series
Concise international chemical assessment document 70
Subjects
Heptachlor - adverse effects
Heptachlor - toxicity
Environmental Exposure
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789241530705
9241530707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA240 H529 2006

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