Healthy home
Common household chemicals and pollutants, health effects, minimizing exposure and keeping safe.
Services and information
Look up chemicals and pollutants
Search the list of common chemicals and pollutants you may find in and around your home.
Household chemical safety
Learn how to buy, use, store and dispose of chemical products in your home, and how to understand hazard symbols.
Exposure and health effects of chemicals
Learn how you can be exposed to chemicals and pollutants, the potential health risks, and what we are doing about chemicals in Canada.
Healthy home guide
Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the air, water, soil, food and products we use in our home. Tips on how to help protect yourself and those around you.
DIY projects and renovations
Learn how to help stay safe while doing DIY projects and renovations.
Use arts and crafts materials safely
Learn how to help stay safe while using arts and crafts materials.
Chemical safety and air quality in your vehicle
Learn how to help stay safe from chemicals and pollutants in your vehicle.
Use pesticides safely
Learn how to help reduce your risk when using pesticides.
Awareness resources
Printable information and videos.
Healthy home challenge
Play the Healthy Home Challenge and learn to protect yourself and those around you.