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

October 11, 2003: Clandestine Drug Labs

Technical Support Documents and Fact Sheets

December 20, 2002: Comment Period- Draft Guidance for Assessing Exposures and Health Risks at Existing and Proposed School Sites

Public comment period on Draft Guidance document for risk assessment at school sites

June 7, 2002: Development of Health Criteria for School Site Risk Assessment Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 901(g): Identification of Potential Chemical Contaminants of Concern at California School Sites

This report provides a status update regarding OEHHA's implementation of Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 901(g). Comments were solicited regarding any requests to add chemicals or remove them from consideration under this program.

June 7, 2002: Comment Period - Identification of Potential Contaminants at School Sites

This report provides a status regarding the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA's) implementation of Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 901(g).

April 22, 2002: CalEPA Children's Health Awareness Day 2002 - Posters and Displays

OEHHA participated in CalEPA's Children's Health Awareness Day, showing presentations on current research, programs, and outreach focusing on California's children.