Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC)
More than 50 mostly academically based clinics belong to the AOEC. Most clinics employ multidisciplinary staffs for clinical and workplace evaluations and consultations. For a listing of clinics, contact the AOEC:
	Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
	1010 Vermont Ave.
	Suite 513
	Washington, DC 20005
	Telephone: 202-347-4976
	Internet address: http://www.aoec.org/
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)
The ACOEM can also be contacted for a list of occupational medicine clinical resources:
	American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
	55 W. Seegers Rd.
	Arlington Heights, IL 60005
	Telephone: 847-228-6850
	Internet address: http://www.acoem.org
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH is the national agency mandated to research occupational hazards, carry out workplace health evaluations and fund the training of occupational safety and health professionals. NIOSH is an important source of information on specific hazards and a wide range of issues related to occupational safety and health:
	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
	4676 Columbia Pkwy.
	Cincinnati, OH 45226
	Telephone: 800-356-4674
	Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA sets and regulates workplace exposure standards. OSHA maintains offices in many locations across the country. Physicians may contact OSHA for information or file complaints with the agency. The address of the local OSHA office can be found in the telephone book in the federal government listings, under the Department of Labor:
	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
	200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
	Washington, DC 20210
	Internet address: http://www.osha.gov
Poison control centers
Poison control centers are located across the country. These centers can be consulted for information on treatment of overexposures and for information on various hazards as obtained in large databases:
	Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov
State and local health departments
State and local health departments vary in the level of occupational safety and health resources they employ. Some departments are important sources of information and referral. A few conduct workplace investigations.
Computerized databases
A variety of computerized databases are available. Medical libraries should be able to access the National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET). This network includes a number of files that allow a user to research the effects of a given exposure.
Compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM) databases
CD-ROM databases are available from a number of sources. They can be purchased as a subscription, with regular updates. Micromedex, Silver Platter and the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety are some of the most commonly used CD-ROM systems.