These lists are designed solely to provide the public with information of some available agencies and clinics. It is not an all inclusive list. The Artists Foundation does not endorse the mentioned clinics. The section is divided into Important Phone Numbers, Advocacy Agencies Numbers, & a List of Massachusetts Clinics.

ACTS (Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety) Is the best organization in the country to contact for info on health hazards related to art making. They are really nice and care about artists working in all disciplines. They consult regularly with the EPA, OSHA, and hospitals around the country. Experts from their organization have published books and literature on all occupational health issues. CALL THEM!!

ACTS
181 Thompson St. #23
NYC, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 777-0062
e-mail: 75054.2542@compuserve.com
Web site is: caseweb.com/acts/

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics can help you locate a clinic that offers occupational health services in your geographic area.

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
1010 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-4976

Local numbers:
Poison Information Center in Boston
(617) 232-2120 or toll free at 1-800-682-9211.

Pregnancy/Environmental Hot line
1-800-322-5014

 

Boston Area Agencies:
Injured Workers United
PO Box 4357
Fall River, MA 02723-7564
Offers education and other means of support to injured workers and their families

Office Technology Education Project
One Summer St.
Somerville, MA 02143
(617)
Educates computer uses about risks from carpel tunnel, hazards of video display etc.

Massachusetts Agencies:
Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health
555 Amory St.
JP, MA 02130
(617) 524-6686
Info on legal rights to a safe workplace, referrals to attorney, and other agencies

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP)
1 Winter Street
Boston MA 02108
(617) 292-5898 (compliance assistance)
1-800-343-3420 (household hazardous products)
(617)338-2255/ toll free 1-800-464-0444 (general info line)
Web site (you can down load registration forms etc..) www.state.ms.us/dep

Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries
Division of Industrial Safety
100 Cambridge St.
Boston MA 02202
(617) 727-3460
Call if you suspect a violation were you work.

Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries
Division of Occupational Hygiene
1001 Watertown St.
West Newton, MA 02165
(617) 969-7177
Responds to complaints as well as giving recommendations about reducing hazards.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Occupational Health Surveillance Program
150 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 727-2735
Provides on info on occupational health issues. Has free a pamphlet "Resource Guide to

National Agencies:
U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
Environment Education Division/1701
401 M St. SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-4965
Boston # (617) 292-5500

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Boston # (617) 565-9860

 

*indicates the clinic is a member of AOEC - Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics

The Cambridge Hospital *
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic
1498 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 498-1580
Fax (617) 498-2221

Massachusetts General Hospital *
Occupational Medicine Clinic
32 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-2721

Massachusetts Respiratory Hospital*
Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
20001 Washington St.
South Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 848-2600
Fax: (781) 849-3290

University of Massachusetts*
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Occupational Health Program
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: (508) 856-2734
Fax: (508) 856-1212

Bowdoin Street Health Center
Worker's Health Clinic
200 Bowdoin St.
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-9800
(Fees based on ability to pay)

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