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

A Synthetic Turf Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting, Friday, May 25, 2018 in Sacramento.  Agenda, meeting materials, presentation slides, transcript, video and public comments received via email and at the meeting are available.

Bringing attention to the upcoming harmful algal bloom (HAB) season and to offering assistance for responding to blooms.  Requesting assistance with reporting HAB events and HAB-related human and animal illnesses to the state centralized system.

Bringing attention to the upcoming harmful algal bloom (HAB) season and offering assistance for responding to HAB-related illnesses in animals. Requesting assistance with reporting HAB events and HAB-related human and animal illnesses to the state centralized system.

Bringing attention to the upcoming harmful algal bloom (HAB) season and offering assistance for responding to blooms.  Requesting assistance with reporting HAB events and HAB-related human and animal illnesses to the state centralized system.

Videos of the presentations and short bio of the presenters.