Many of the substances regulated by the EPA are poisonous to both humans and the environment. Some of the most common cases of human poisoning arise from pesticides, lead and mercury. EPA issues strict guidelines for the registration and labeling of pesticides. The Agency also provides information intended to help prevent poisoning from lead, mercury and other substances in the home. Through its Integrated Risk Information System and other resources, the EPA makes available information on the effects of exposure to various chemicals as well as best treatment procedures.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• Pesticides: Health and Safety: Emergency Information
  This page provides information on coping with a poison or pesticide emergency.
• Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  Fact sheet on the health risks of carbon monoxide.
• Read the Label First
  OPP has created a label with pop-up text to explain the basic statements found on pesticide product labels.

Characterization

Contingency Plans
National Contingency Plan (NCP), Oil Removal Contingency Plan, Spill Prevention

Counter-Terrorism
Water Security

Disasters
Fire, Floods, Hurricanes, September 11 Response, Tornadoes, Volcanoes

Emergency Response
Consequence Management, Countermeasures, Mobile Laboratories, National Response Team (NRT), On Scene Coordinators, Radiological Emergency Response Team, September 11 Response, Training

Oil Spills
Facility Response Plan

Poisoning
Lead Poisoning, Mercury Poisoning, Pesticides

Reporting
Reporting Requirements, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)