Environmental Health Unit - Environmental Toxicology
Role of the Environmental Toxicology
Environmental toxicology deals with the impacts on human health from exposure to environmental contaminants. The primary role of the Environmental Toxicology Section is to:
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provide specialist advice on relevant legislation, policy and standards at a state and national level
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assist in the assessment of public health impacts of environmental toxicology issues
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develop resource information
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participate in research
Key issues
Issues the Environmental Toxicology Section has played a key role in include:
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health effects of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in freshwater and marine environments notifications of excessive lead exposure
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safe removal of lead-based paint from residential environments
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environmental health risk assessment
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health impact assessment
Key partners
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National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology
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Other national, state and local government agencies
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Population Health Units
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Queensland Health Scientific Services
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Universities
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