A to Z : 26 Diseases You Can Get from Your Environment This consumer health education publication discusses some diseases that are related to your environment -- from A to Z -- and some ideas for preventing and/or managing those diseases. details... National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health |
Children's Health and Potential Environmental Hazards This searchable database of publications and articles includes examples of potential environmental hazards that may be of interest to parents, researchers, and/or have been covered by the media. The l details... Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Concerned Citizens: Solid and Hazardous Waste Issues Consumers can browse this site to learn about solid waste and solid waste management around the home and in the community. Includes information on recycling; disposal tips for home health care, yard details... Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Environmental Emergencies: Whom to Notify and How to be Prepared Environmental emergencies may occur from transportation accidents, events at chemical or other facilities using or manufacturing chemicals, or as a result of natural or man-made disaster events. This details... U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Environmental Health & Safety Resources Links to Internet sites on environmental-occupational health, safety, and risk management topics. This page is maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Environmental Health, details... Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Hazardous Waste Clean-up Information Web Site Visit this web site for information about innovative treatment technology on waste remediation. It includes programs, organizations, publications and other tools for federal and state personnel, consu details... Technology Innovation Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Hazardous Waste Sites and Children's Health Risks Children who live near hazardous waste sites often have greater exposures, greater potential for health problems, and less ability to avoid hazards. ATSDR has created this special home page to highli details... Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures: Patient Information (FAQs) Emergency response guidelines to help health care personnel to effectively decontaminate patients, protect themselves and others from contamination, communicate with other involved personnel, efficien details... Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
The Consumer's Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste This booklet describes how people can help solve a growing problem of garbage by making environmentally aware decisions about everyday things like shopping and caring for the lawn. details... Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Tox Town: An Interactive Guide to Commonly Encountered Toxic Substances Tox Town is designed to give you information on everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals, non-technical descriptions of chemicals, links to selected, authoritative chemical information details... National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |