OEHHA performs a variety of activities related to the protection of human health from toxic effects of pesticides. These activities include providing education and outreach to the general public, health care professionals, and other state and local agencies; performing surveillance of pesticide illness and injury; evaluating pesticide toxicity data and human exposure; and developing regulations on agricultural worker health and safety. OEHHA works in collaboration with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on many of these activities.
Invasive Species
Human health assessment of insecticides used to control invasive species
Clinician Trainings
Trainings for physicians and nurses on pesticide related illnesses
Peer Review
Peer review of pesticide toxicology data and human health risk assessments
Health Education Resources
Educational materials for health care providers, their patients, and local health departments
Medical Supervision Program
A California program to prevent excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate pesticides
Illness Reporting by Health Professionals
Reporting instructions and requirements for health care providers and local health departments
California Department of Public Health info sheet on How Farmworkers can Stay Safe from Coronavirus (English), (Spanish)
Department of Industrial Relations/CalOSHA Guidance on COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees (English), (Spanish), (Chinese)
California Department of Pesticide Regulation revised guidance document for pesticide handlers: Gloves (English), (Spanish)
California Department of Pesticide Regulation guidance related to sanitizers & cleaning products used in School & Child Care (Available in English and Spanish)
Questions about Pesticides? Contact the Pesticides office: (510) 622-3200 or email Pesticides@oehha.ca.gov.
To access all documents related to pesticides, visit the searchable database webpage.