Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Emergency Response Branch
Executive Park, Bldg. 31
1600 Clifton Road, NE, E-32
Atlanta, GA 30333
404-639-0615
TTY 404-639-0615
24-hour hotline for information and consultation for emergencies.

ATSDR
Division of Toxicology
Executive Park, Bldg. 33
1600 Clifton Road, NE, E-29
Atlanta, GA 30333
404-639-6001
Fax 404-639-6076

A part of the U.S. Public Health Service based in Atlanta, Georgia, ATSDR was created by Congress to carry out health-related sections of laws that protect the public from hazardous wastes and environmental spills of hazardous substances.

American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
1995 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10023-5860
212-362-7044
Fax 212-362-4919

ACSH is a consumer education organization concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH is an independent, nonprofit association. The nucleus of ACSH is a board of 200 physicians, scientists, and policy advisors.

Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
250 Main St. East
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6
905-572-4400
Fax 905-572-2206

CCOHS is the authoritative information resource for occupational health and safety in Canada. It delivers its services through a national system of computerized information, an inquiry service, and publications.

Chemical Referral Center
Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA)
2501 M St., NW
Arlington, VA 20037
Emergency Hotline 800-CMA-8200
Fax 703-262-8200

The referral center helps in obtaining health and safety information on chemicals. CMA conducts studies, workshops and technical symposia; promotes safety; and operates the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC), which supplies guidance to emergency personnel on responding to transportation accidents involving chemicals.

Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
Public Safety Division
1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza
Room 300
Springfield, IL 62701
217-782-4102
Fax 217-782-0596

This division investigates exposure to hazardous substances or conditions in the public workplaces. Staff also can provide educational materials concerning occupational health.

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Division of Environmental Health
525 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761
217-782-5830
TTY (hearing impaired use only) 800-547-0466

This division assesses the health effects of exposure to hazardous substances or conditions in the home, workplace, or environment. Staff also develop resource materials for health professionals and citizens about exposure to hazardous substances or conditions. Staff also present educational programs to citizens and health professionals regarding environmental and occupational health. Staff review and interpret chemical- and concept-specific literature and develop special reports on key environmental issues.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Office of Chemical Safety
2200 Churchill Road
Box 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276
217-785-0830
Fax 217-782-1431

This office provides technical support for assessing the effects of hazardous substances or conditions on the environment and public health. This includes reviewing hazardous waste site information, helping develop environmental regulations, and establishing cleanup objectives or levels for hazardous waste site remediation, spills, and property transfers.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Clearinghouse for Occupational Safety and Health Information
Publications Office
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226
513-533-8236
800-356-4674 (connects to TTY)

The clearinghouse is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services organization, not an enforcement agency. NIOSH provides information to OSHA, which formulates regulations. NIOSH investigates hazards to human health and safety in the workplace. It also conducts research on methods to prevent disease, illness or injury in the workplace. Educational materials and occupational health training are provided.

NIOSH

Clearinghouse for Occupational Safety and Health Information
Technical Information Branch
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
800-35-NIOSH
Fax 513-533-8573

The clearinghouse provides technical support for NIOSH research programs and supplies information to others upon request.

National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN)
Oregon State University
333 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
800-858-7378 (connects to TTY)

The network provides a toll-free service that can address a variety of issues about pesticides. NPTN, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, is designed to provide accurate and prompt responses to requests for information, either on the telephone or by next-day mail. The network also distributes the EPA document, "Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings.”

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
800-553-NTIS
TTY 703-487-4639

NTIS distributes government documents, such as USEPA’s pesticide fact sheets. More than 200 chemical-specific fact sheets are available.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

There are five division offices in Illinois. Please contact the one nearest you.
Belleville 618-632-8612
Calumet City 708-891-3800
DesPlaines 708-803-4800
North Aurora 708-896-8700
Peoria 309-671-7033

OSHA enforces workplace safety and health standards, supports research in occupational safety and health, and conducts workplace safety training programs. OSHA has regulatory authority over manufacturing, construction, longshoring, agriculture, law, medicine, organized labor, and private education. Staff can provide educational materials concerning occupational health.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Hotline
800-535-0202
TTY 800-553-7672

The hotline is staffed by engineers whose primary function is responding to calls from industry and from state emergency response agencies about how to comply with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.

USEPA - Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 37133
Washington DC 20013-7133
202-484-1307
800-438-4318
Fax 202-484-1510

The clearinghouse provides information and recommendations for residential and work-related indoor air quality questions. Guide books and pamphlets on general and specific indoor air quality concerns also are available.

USEPA - Public Information Center
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20466
202-260-2080
TTY 202-260-7762

The center offers information on agency programs and activities, and provides referrals for specific concerns. Public information regarding environmental health issues, such as drinking water, indoor air quality, hazardous substances, and radon, is provided.

USEPA - Region V, Superfund
77 W. Jackson St.
Chicago, IL 60604
312-886-3011
Fax 312-886-4071

This region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The office provides public information on such topics as hazardous wastes, air and water pollution, pesticides, and drinking water.

USEPA- Safe Drinking Water Hotline
800-426-4791
Fax 703-285-1101

This USEPA-sponsored service provides information concerning contamination and water quality issues.

USEPA - Environmental Assistance Division
Mail Code TS-799
Washington, DC 20460
202-554-1404
TTY 202-554-0551

The center offers technical information concerning toxic exposures and issues health advisories.

This directory was supported in part by funds from the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act trust fund through a cooperative agreement with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments