is a supporter of
 

• Risk Assessment & Toxicology

• Risk Communication

GLOBALTOX understands how to effectively integrate regulatory requirements and scientific information to promote informed decision making. Since 1993, Canadian, American and international corporations, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations have relied on us to help them identify, assess, apply and effectively communicate the information that is most critical to managing their toxicology-related issues. When you need thorough research, up-to-date science and credible answers, rely on GLOBALTOX to help you manage your human health and environmental issues.

The Mission of GLOBALTOX, a premier toxicology firm, is to provide clear, current, and scientifically defensible advice so our clients can make decisions with confidence.

• Human Health Risk Assessment
  GLOBALTOX uses up-to-date information and methods to evaluate potential risks to humans associated with exposures to chemicals in their environments. We are familiar with human health risk assessment (HHRA) methods commonly used across North America, including Ontario’s new Regulation 153/04 process. Our HHRAs range from basic to complex, including the use of probabilistic methods and consideration of multiple exposure media, as appropriate. Three GLOBALTOX staff members meet the requirements for “Qualified Person, Risk Assessment” (QPRA) in Ontario.

• Ecological Risk Assessment
  GLOBALTOX’s ecological risk assessment (ERA) services can help clients evaluate risks to non-human species associated with environmental exposures to chemicals. Our ERA work includes both terrestrial and aquatic animal and plant species, and focuses on the appropriate level of organization to respond to the specific issue at hand (individual, population, community, physical environment, ecosystem). We are familiar with many different approaches to ecological risk assessment, including those of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Ontario and the European Union. Three GLOBALTOX staff members meet the requirements for “Qualified Person, Risk Assessment” (QPRA) in Ontario.

• Toxicology Profiling
  GLOBALTOX prepares comprehensive toxicological profiles of substances of interest to our clients. The toxicological profiles can be developed and used as support for a variety of different applications, including:
  • regulatory submissions,
  • expert opinions in legal matters,
  • development of environmental quality criteria,
  • adoption or modification of environmental quality criteria from other jurisdictions, and
  • risk communication tools

Risk Communication

Science is useful as a decision making tool only when it is effectively communicated by scientists and understood by stakeholders. In high concern situations where trust may be low, effective communication can improve the credibility of decision making processes and the information they are based on. At GLOBALTOX , we deliver risk communication training programs for our clients and provide technical communication services on environmental projects.

• Training: GLOBALTOX , in collaboration with Trevor Smith Diggins develops and delivers customized ½-, 1- and 2-day training programs focused on communicating science effectively in high concern – low trust situations. We have delivered this course to many government, private sector and non-government organizations since 2001. Each course is founded on solid principals that teach participants how to be effective communicators, and courses are tailored to our clients’ individual needs.

• Support: GLOBALTOX provides hands-on risk communication support to help our clients communicate science effectively to their stakeholders on environmental issues. We have a reputation for being honest, credible and effective in our communications with our clients’ stakeholders. By communicating scientific information effectively, we help our clients foster positive, two-way dialogue with parties interested in their projects. This promotes solutions-oriented attitudes to dealing with resolving health concerns, and helps to ensure that key decisions are based on sound information, rather than on fear and speculation.

 

GlobalTox, a division of MTE Consultants Inc., is a privately owned Canadian consulting company which specializes in regulatory compliance and human and ecological health toxicology and risk assessment. Our regulatory and quality training experts have a growing reputation for providing customized, innovative educational programs which focus on achieving a balance between theoretical and practical learning opportunities delivered in a manner which encourage a fun, but productive learning environment.

Ron W. Brecher, Ph.D, C.Chem, DABT, QPRA
Vice President, GlobalTox Division

Mark Goldberg, Ph.D., DABT
Director, Research and Development

Jamie L. Doran, M.Sc.
Manager, Product Testing and Registration

David J. Innocente, B.E.S., C.E.T.
Manager, GlobalTox and Environmental Divisions

Michele Richardson, M.Sc., MBA
Director, Business Development

255 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, ON N1H1C5

Phone: 519-766-1000
Toll Free: 800-668-4774
Fax: 519-766-1000

Email: info [at] globaltox.ca

www.GlobalTox.ca