On January 29, 2009, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) convened a panel of scientific experts to provide input on the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, established by SB
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is a scientific process of evaluating the adverse effects caused by a substance, activity, lifestyle, or natural phenomenon. OEHHA is responsible for developing and providing risk managers in state and local government agencies with toxicological and medical information relevant to decisions involving public health. State agency users of such information include all boards and departments within Cal/EPA, as well as the Department of Public Health, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Office of Emergency Services, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Justice.
Several laws and regulations govern OEHHA's risk assessment work.
Reports, Notices, Documents
OEHHA released two documents that would form the basis for the standard that is intended to ensure safe human re-occupancy of a residence after use as an illegal drug lab.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, January 29 in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm on hazard traits, toxicological and environmental endpoints, and other relevant data to be included in the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, which was established by SB 509 (Simitian, Chapter 560, Statutes of 2008). Follow the link to download a copy of the meeting materials (agenda, discussion questions, and list of panelists).
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, January 29 in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm on hazard traits, toxicological and environmental endpoints, and other relevant data to be included in the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, which was established by SB 509 (Simitian, Chapter 560, Statutes of 2008).
OEHHA hosted a Distinguished Lecture Series on Advances in Toxicology and Risk Assessment to promote a better understanding of key emerging scientific issues and improve risk assessment.