Chromium Specific Information

Please refer to the following Web resources for more information on the adverse effects of chromium, the treatment of chromium-associated diseases, and management of persons exposed to chromium.

• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (www.atsdr.cdc.gov)
  • For chemical, emergency situations
    • CDC Emergency Response: 770-488-7100 and request the ATSDR Duty Officer
  • For chemical, non-emergency situations
    • CDC-INFO (www.bt.cdc.gov/coca/800cdcinfo.asp)
    • 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY 888-232-6348 - 24 Hours/Day
    • E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov

      PLEASE NOTE: ATSDR cannot respond to questions about individual medical cases, provide second opinions or make specific recommendations regarding therapy. Those issues should be addressed directly with your health care provider.

  • Toxicological Profile for Chromium http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/TP.asp?id=62&tid=17)
  • ToxFAQs™ for Chromium http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/TF.asp?id=61&tid=17, or in Spanish, www.atsdr.cdc.gov/es/toxfaqs/es_tfacts7.html
• National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic - Chromium - www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/chromium/
• National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic - Hexavalent Chromium www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hexchrom/
• OSHA Chemical Sampling Information - Chromium(VI) (Hexavalent Chromium) www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_228697.html
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Technology Transfer Network - Air Toxics Web Site - Chromium Compounds www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/chromium.html

Clinical Resources

• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) (www.acoem.org/
  • ACOEM is the nation's largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education.
  • Its members are a dynamic group of physicians encompassing specialists in a variety of medical practices is united via the College to develop positions and policies on vital issues relevant to the practice of preventive medicine both within and outside of the workplace.
• American College of Medical Toxicologists (ACMT) (www.acmt.net/
  • ACMT is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise in medical toxicology.
  • The College is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology through a variety of activities.
• Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics www.aoec.org/
  • The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) is a network of more than 60 clinics and more than 250 individuals committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental medicine through information sharing and collaborative research.
• Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) www.pehsu.net/
  • Each PEHSU is based at an academic center and is a collaboration between the pediatric clinic and the (AOEC) occupational and environmental clinic at each site.
  • The PEHSU's have been developed to provide education and consultation for health professionals, public health professionals and others about the topic of children's environmental health.
  • The PEHSU staff is available for consultation about potential pediatric environmental health concerns affecting both the child and the family. Health care professionals may contact their regional PEHSU site for clinical advice.
• Poison Control Center
  • The American Association of Poison Control Centers may be contacted for questions about poisons and poisonings. The web site provides information about poison centers and poison prevention. AAPC does not provide information about treatment or diagnosis of poisoning or research information for student papers.
  • American Association of Poison Control Centers (1-800-222-1222 or www.aapcc.org/.

General Environmental Health Information

Please refer to the following Web resources for general information on environmental health.

• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (www.atsdr.cdc.gov)
  • To view the complete library of CSEMs (www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/).
  • Taking an Exposure History CSEM (www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=17&po=0)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)(www.cdc.gov)
  • CDC works to protect public health and the safety of people, by providing information to enhance health decisions, and promotes health through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations.
  • The CDC focus national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, prevention and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
• National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) (www.cdc.gov/nceh/)
  • NCEH works to prevent illness, disability, and death from interactions between people and the environment. It is especially committed to safeguarding the health of populations that are particularly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards - children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
  • NCEH seeks to achieve its mission through science, service, and leadership.
• National Institute of Health (NIH) (www.nih.gov)
  • A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
• National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (www.cdc.gov/niosh/)
  • NIOSH is in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is an agency established to help assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by providing research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.
• Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics www.aoec.org/
  • The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) is a network of more than 60 clinics and more than 250 individuals committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental medicine through information sharing and collaborative research.

ATSDR Division of Regional Operations

The Division of Regional Operations fulfills the Agency's directives at the regional level by staffing an ATSDR Regional Office within each of the 10 EPA Regional Offices.

The regional representatives are essential liaisons with all NCEH/ATSDR divisions and offices and facilitate the implementation of ATSDR specific programs in the regions. Through the working relationships they have established with EPA, other federal and state agencies, individual citizens, and community groups, regional representatives are able to maintain current and historic knowledge of the hazardous sites and issues in their regions. This information enables ATSDR to address regional issues with appropriate sensitivity and make informed decisions.

ATSDR's Regional Offices, along with the states and territories that they cover as well as contact information, can be found at:

www.atsdr.cdc.gov/DRO/dro_contact.html