Toxicologists at these centers are knowledgeable about acute and chronic health effects that result from exposure to hazardous chemicals. They can also identify the chemical hazards that are most prevalent in the community and can describe preventive and remedial measures required to minimize health problems. Information on your local poison control center is listed in the yellow pages of your telephone directory. State and Local Agencies Government agencies serving your area are a vital source of information. TRI reports are filed with the state , as well as with the Federal Government.
Most states provide access to the data collected, and many publish analyses of the data.
You can locate these agencies in the blue pages or government section of your telephone directory or you can call your EPA Regional Office . Trade Associations Health and medical associations, organizations of chemists and toxicologists, and associations of chemical manufacturers are good resources for assistance in interpreting the TRI data and for identifying people with expertise in your area of interest. For a listing of these organizations consult the Encyclopedia of Associations in the reference section of your library or check your local yellow pages.