Environmental Health
Environmental Health Officers from Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH) protect the health of Hunter New England residents by providing advice to agencies and the community about potential environmental health hazards, primarily those referred to in the NSW Public Health Act, State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, the Smoke Free Environment Act, and their associated Regulations. Through investigation and monitoring, they also ensure that groups and environments comply with these articles of legislation.
HNEPH's work in this Area
HNEPH Environmental Health Officers have a legislative responsibility to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act and Regulations and the Smoke-Free Environment Act. Additionally, Environmental Health Officers work on specific projects to address environmental health issues in our community in a pro-active manner.
- About Environmental Health
- Legislation
- Staff
- How to become an Environmental Health Officer
- Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer (ATEHO) Program
Environmental Health Bulletins
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October 2009
(pdf) 881Kb Sterilising Cuticle Cutters; Local Government; Partnership Survey – What you said!; Housing for Health in HNE Aboriginal Communities; Spring Fever and Pneumonia; Pesticide Monitoring; Local Government; Delegations to close a public pool or spa; Threat to Authorised Officers; Piercing and Tattooing Children; Severe Thunderstorm Warning Service; NSW Algal Information; Conferences & Training; Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling; Hunter New England Environmental Health Staff
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July 2009
(pdf) 1,616Kb Human Swine Flu update; Tattoo & Body Art Expo; Illegal Dumping; Handbook for Aboriginal communities; National Water Commission online dictionary; Recreational Water; Quality Training Courses; Inspecting for Bed Bugs; Radiation Control Amendment (Tanning Units) Regulation 2009; New super Government agencies Tobacco Control Reforms; Fighting Mould Conferences & Training Environmental Health; Workforce Project Hunter New England Environmental Health Staff -
April 2009
(pdf) 547Kb Swine Influenza; Public Health Risks of Psittacosis; Local Government survey; Sterilisation of skin pen equipment; Brazilian Waxes; Scholarships for student EHOs; Increased risk of mosquito borne diseases; Tobacco Legislation; Good For Kids; FAQs – Cryptosporidiosis; Conferences and Training; Environmental Trust Grants 2009; NSW Public Health Bulletin -
Archives (Archives will be available on-line soon until then please contact us for back copies)
Environmental Health Topics
- Environmental Health in Indigenous Communities (pdf) 692Kb
- Lead Issues - Including North Lake Macquarie
- Mould - A Householders Guide (pdf) 166Kb
- Links to information on a selection of Environmental Health topics
- A-Z Health Topics