Frequently asked questions on the environmental health study of synthetic turf
Synthetic Turf Studies
OEHHA has conducted studies on potential negative human health effects associated with the use of recycled waste tires in playground and synthetic turf products. In June 2015, OEHHA committed under a contract with CalRecycle to conduct a new study on synthetic turf and potential human health impacts. The new study is comprised of five separate tasks:
- Expert and stakeholder input and consultation
- Hazard identification
- Exposure scenario development
- Sampling and analysis of new and in-field synthetic turf
- Biomonitoring study protocol development
For information about the OEHHA Synthetic Study, please contact Sam Delson at (916) 324-0955 or Sam.Delson@oehha.ca.gov.
To submit comments or questions about the project, please send emails to SyntheticTurf@oehha.ca.gov
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Synthetic Turf News
Request that NTP conduct toxicological studies to enhance our understanding of the health impacts of chemicals released from synthetic turf, with an emphasis on the crumb rubber in the fields.
The first Synthetic Turf Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting was held on Monday, February 8, 2016.
Biographies are available for the members of the Synthetic Turf Scientific Advisory Panel. This panel provides advice on the design and implementation of OEHHA’s synthetic turf study.
OEHHA held a public workshop in Los Angeles on December 3, 2015 to get input for a study on synthetic turf. An informational poster and an agenda are available.
OEHHA has conducted human health studies investigating negative health effects associated with synthetic turf products.
Three public workshops and an interactive webinar held to receive public comments on OEHHA's synthetic turf study. An informational poster and agendas for the workshops are available.
The new generation of artificial turf athletic fields often contains crumb rubber infill made from recycled tires.
Explores the potential health risks to children of using outdoor playground and track surfaces constructed from recycled waste tires.