OEHHA proudly joins the California Native American Day festivities at the Capitol today! We honor the rich history and culture of California’s indigenous peoples and their essential contribution to ecological wisdom and stewardship. Together, let us work to dismantle stereotypes, acknowledge struggles, and celebrate overdue victories! #NativeAmericanDay #CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay #EnvironmentalJustice #TribalHistory #IndigenousPeoples
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
Research Services
Sacramento, CA 3,364 followers
Science for a Healthy California
About us
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), a department within the California Environmental Protection Agency, is the lead state agency for the assessment of health risks posed by environmental contaminants. OEHHA’s mission: to protect and enhance the health of Californians and our state’s environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions. OEHHA implements the 1986 Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, known as Proposition 65, and compiles the state’s list of substances that cause cancer or reproductive harm. The Office also develops health-protective exposure levels for contaminants in air, water, and soil as guidance for regulatory agencies and the public. These include public health goals for contaminants in drinking water and cancer potency factors and non-cancer reference exposure levels for the Air Toxics Hot Spots Program. Activities also include: --Developing fish advisories for mercury and other contaminants in sport fish from California water bodies, and making recommendations on fishing safety and closures after oil spills. --Collaborating with other state agencies on the Biomonitoring California program, which measures levels of chemicals found in Californians’ bodies. --Developing CalEnviroScreen, a pioneering environmental justice mapping tool that can be used to put together a picture of the burdens communities face from pollutants and their vulnerability to health and economic impacts. --Identifying and analyzing indicators of climate change through the Environmental Protection Indicators for California program. OEHHA also provides scientific peer review of pesticide risk assessments; helps develop regulations to protect pesticide workers; trains physicians to recognize pesticide-related illnesses; and works with the Dept. of Food & Agriculture to provide health information on pesticide applications combating invasive species. See https://oehha.ca.gov/jobs
- Website
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https://oehha.ca.gov
External link for Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Toxicology, Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, Environmental Justice, Proposition 65, Biomonitoring, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Pesticide Toxicology, Site Assessment, Climate Change Indicators, Community Health, Climate Epidemiology, Reproductive Toxicology, Cancer Toxicology, Cancer Epidemiology, Reproductive Epidemiology, Pesticide Epidemiology, and Public Health
Locations
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Primary
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
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1515 Clay Street
16th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612, US
Employees at Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
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Elaine Khan
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Amanda Palumbo
Staff Toxicologist at Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
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Komal Bangia
Research Scientist at Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (Cal EPA)
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Amy Gilson
Deputy Director of External and Legislative Affairs at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
Updates
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Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) reposted this
🌎On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, we recognize the vital link between environmental health and human lives. Let’s recommit to our well-being by embracing sustainable practices like reducing emissions, conserving water, and minimizing waste!
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Please join us tomorrow!
THIS FRIDAY: Don’t miss the 57th annual California Native American Day tomorrow, Sept. 27, from 10 am to 2 pm on the West Capitol Steps in Downtown Sacramento! The event is free and open to all. We will be hosting the Cultural Heritage Pavilion, which showcases, shares and celebrates diverse Native cultural practices and provides a unique experiential opportunity for visitors. Hope to see you there! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx2NN_g
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OEHHA is partnering with California State University, Bakersfield and Fresno ABIRC to serve the Hmong community better. Nancy Villaseñor, our health educator, met with Fresno ABIRC to brainstorm ways to adapt OEHHA’s pesticide educational materials for Hmong farmers, farmworkers, and traditional healers—ensuring they're not just translated but culturally relevant too. Check out our current resources: https://lnkd.in/g_njGPAF
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Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) reposted this
Today DPR unveiled its new, streamlined online pesticide registration system! Take a virtual tour to learn more about how the system will improve timeliness and transparency into the registration process.
Introduction to CalPEST
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Next week brings hot weather back to some parts of CA. We recently joined a meeting of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Statewide Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committee to kick-off the conversation about how CalHeatScore (📲 CalHeatScore.calepa.ca.gov) can support their local emergency response work.
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Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, la OEHHA celebra las voces y victorias de la comunidad hispana/latina que allanan el camino hacia la justicia ambiental e inspiran un futuro más saludable y justo para todos. ¡Juntos seguimos avanzando! #PionerosDelCambio #NuestrasVoces #OurVoices
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, OEHHA celebrates Hispanic/Latinx voices & victories that pave the way for environmental justice, and inspire a healthier, more just future for all. ¡Juntos seguimos avanzando! #PioneersForChange #NuestrasVoces #OurVoices
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Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) reposted this
Join CARB September 11, in Los Angeles to share your recommendations as we continue to incorporate environmental justice into our research to guide work throughout California to improve the air you breathe. tinyurl.com/CARBBreatheSC
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Please join us this Thursday, and see our list of speakers at https://lnkd.in/gmv28qn9.
We are excited for this week's unique webinar, where we will hear from CalEPA’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) scientists and a Tribal leader and discover how tribal knowledge adds to our scientific understanding of climate change. Registration is still open at https://buff.ly/3LNhKfh