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

November 19, 2015: Human Health Studies on Synthetic Turf

OEHHA has conducted human health studies investigating negative health effects associated with synthetic turf products.

November 12, 2015: Synthetic Turf Potential Health Impacts Public Workshop - San Diego

Public Workshop in San Diego for the Study of Chemical Exposures and Potential Health Impacts Associated with the Use of Synthetic Turf.

November 2, 2015: Synthetic Turf Potential Health Impacts Public Workshop - Berkeley

Public Workshop in Berkeley for the Study of Chemical Exposures and Potential Health Impacts Associated with the Use of Synthetic Turf.

November 1, 2015: Synthetic Turf Potential Health Impacts Public Workshop - Webinar

Public Workshop for the Study of Chemical Exposures and Potential Health Impacts Associated with the Use of Synthetic Turf.

October 1, 2015: OEHHA Announces Public Workshops to Get Input for New Study of Health Impacts of Synthetic Turf Fields

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.