| Title: |
Method for deriving site-specific human health assessment criteria for contaminants in soils
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| Resource Type: |
document --> technical publication --> methodology description
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| Country: |
United Kingdom
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| Year: |
2003 |
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SNIFFER, SEPA, EA (2003) Method for Deriving Site-Specific Human Health Assessment Criteria for Contaminants in Soil (replaces Report SR(99)02F). Available from http://publications.environment-agency.gov.uk/epages/eapublications.storefront OR contact the Environment Agency direct, Phone: 08708 506506 or e-mail: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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| Author 1/Producer: |
SNIFFER
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| Author / Producer Type: |
Agency, regulator or other governmental or inter-governmental body
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| Format (e.g. PDF): |
PDF
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5736
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EUGRIS Keyword(s): |
Soil-->Soil quality
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| Long description: |
This report describes a method for deriving Site-Specific Assessment Criteria (SSAC) for use when considering the risk to human health from chronic exposure to heavy metals (except lead), metalloids and organic substances in soil. The assessment criteria represent contaminant concentrations in soils, which if exceeded may be indicative of unacceptable risks to human health. It is envisaged that the method can be used as a tool during either the detailed quantitative risk assessment or the risk management process.
A 2-page executive summary can be found at:
http://www.sniffer.org.uk/exe/download.asp?sniffer_executive/LQ01exs.rtf
Two data files accompany the report. These are available at:
http://www.sniffer.org.uk/exe/download.asp?sniffer_outputs/Organics_worksheet_v1.02.xls
http://www.sniffer.org.uk/exe/download.asp?sniffer_outputs/Metals_worksheet_v1.02.xls
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Submitted By:
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Dr Denise Lambkin WhoDoesWhat?
Last update: 24/04/2005
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