Environmental Health

Complementary site to University of Edinburgh site. This site provides many academically based educational resources (also available as FAQs), a search facility, as well as links relating to occupational and environmental health and medicine.

NPIC is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Provides information about pesticides and pesticide-related subjects.

An introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, and the response of governments and industry to this problem. Written for anyone interested in the subject. Includes internet links and other references.

New York Times report on University of California study that found that male frogs exposed to very low doses of atrazine are deficient in testosterone and can develop multiple sex organs.

A family of companies providing comprehensive safety, industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring products and services.

Information about lead testing, lead-based paint, childhood lead poisoning, risk assessments, and related compliance and worker safety issues. Provide home test kits for lead, asbestos, mold and mildew.

Provides facts about lead poisoning and reducing lead intake. Offers lead test kit - Lead Inspector.

The HERA project is a European voluntary initiative launched by the suppliers and manufacturers, AISE and CEFIC, of household cleaning products to provide a common risk assessment framework. Provides news, risk assessment results and resources.

NCRP is a U.S. organization that seeks to formulate and disseminate information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements which represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking.

Description of on-site training courses in laser safety, radio frequency safety, ionizing radiation safety and fiber optics technology, instructor credentials.

Free radiation protection software for Whole Body Counter system calibrations and dose calculations for accidents or emergencies.

CCHE is the nation's first academic research and policy center to examine the links between exposure to toxic pollutants and childhood illness. Provides fact sheets, reports, conference and contact information.

Non-profit medical society committed to educating physicians on the cause and effect relationship between environment and ill-health.

IECOC based in California provides members with a forum to learn about environmental, health and safety issues, current and proposed compliance regulations, legislation and regulatory structure. Description of services.

Organization aiming to eliminate childhood and foetal lead poisoning in Australia by the year 2012 and to protect the environment from lead. Includes fact sheets, news articles, and other resources.

U.S. National Library of Medicine information on mercury with links to reviews and articles.