Chemical Awareness: Your Environment and Your Health
Date/Time
Date(s) - Aug 2, 2018
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Burnaby/New Westminster CCRR
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A Health Canada workshop that covers how chemicals in the environment affect health, safety with household chemicals, radon testing, air quality, gardening and outdoor tips, food & safe food handling, drinking water, extreme heat and safety with consumer products. Beyond this, we will have resources to show and hand out.
Categories
Target Audience
Suitable for parents and early learning and child care professionals.
Online
No
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2
Registration Fee
$18.00 members, $22.00 non-members
Registration Contact Email
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 Ext. 0
Presenter(s)
Agnes Pisarski and Meghan Roushorne
Presenter Information
Agnes Pisarski Risk Communication and Public Involvement Officer, Health Canada, BC Region Agnes delivers chemical awareness workshops for families with children, Early Childhood Educators, daycare staff, seniors, and new immigrants. She also raises awareness on how to create a healthier home at various tradeshows and events. Meghan Roushorne Air Quality and Health Specialist, Health Canada, BC Region Meghan provides education and advice on issues related to air quality and health. She also enjoys connecting with people through workshops and other outreach Opportunities.