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A list of registered medical supervisors in the biomonitoring program who measure cholinesterase activity in blood samples collected from agricultural workers who regularly handle category I and II organophosphate and carbamate pesticides.
| Program: Pesticides
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment released a study finding that recycled tires used as crumb rubber in synthetic turf are not likely to harm users or spectators.
| Program: Risk Assessment
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is announcing the release of the final report on the potential health risks associated with the use by athletes, referees, coaches and spectators of synthetic turf fields.
| Program: Risk Assessment
Fish advisory for Los Vaqueros Reservoir in Contra Costa County.
| Program: Fish
Fish consumption advisory for Los Vaqueros Reservoir in Contra Costa County.
| Program: Fish
Questions and answers about the insecticide Thuricide® (BtK) used for Spongy Moth control
| Program: Pesticides
Questions and answers about the insecticide DiPel® Pro DF (BtK) used for Spongy Moth control
| Program: Pesticides
OEHHA has finalized a health-protective concentration for noncancer effects of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in drinking water, as part of the process of updating the Cr(VI) Public Health Goal.
| Program: Water
OEHHA has submitted comments on US EPA’s Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for a revised Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
| Program: Risk Assessment