Consumer Health: Environmental and Occupational Health Resources

Produced by the National Library of Medicine, Tox Town is intended for students above elementary school level, educators, and the general public. "Tox Town uses color, graphics, sound and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public's health."

From the National Library of Medicine, Tox Map uses maps of the United States to aid in visual exploration of data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the release of chemicals into the air, water, and ground. Create local, regional, or national maps to show where chemicals are released and the names of the releasing facilities. Maps also identify the locations of Superfund sites.

"This database links over 13,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by manufacturers and allows scientists and consumers to research products based on chemical ingredients."

"Haz Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents. The main links in Haz-Map are between chemicals and occupational diseases. These links have been established using current scientific evidence."