Physical Agents

Physical agents are sources of energy that may cause injury or disease. Examples include noise, vibration, radiation, and extremes in temperature.

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• Cold Environments - General
• Cold Environments - Health Effects and First Aid
• Cold Environments - Working in the Cold
• Exposure to Radiofrequency Energy from Cellular Telephones
• Hot Environments - Control Measures
• Hot Environments - Health Effects and First Aid
• Humidex Rating and Work
• Laser Plumes - Health Care
• Lasers - Health Care
• Microwave Ovens and their Hazards
• Noise - Audiometric Tests
• Noise - Auditory Effects
• Noise - Basic Information
• Noise - Control Measures
• Noise - Hearing Conservation Program
• Noise - Measurement of Workplace Noise
• Noise - Non-Auditory Effects
• Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits for Extended Workshifts
• Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits in Canada
• Radiation - Quantities and Units of Ionizing Radiation
• Radon in Buildings
• Temperature Conditions - Cold
• Temperature Conditions - Hot
• Temperature Conditions - Legislation
• Thermal Comfort for Office Work
• Ultraviolet Radiation
• Vibration (3)