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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 and Regulation. Additionally, Environmental Health Officers work on specific projects to address environmental health issues in our community in a pro-active manner
Environmental Health Bulletins
- July 2008
 (pdf) 602Kb - includes articles on Smoke from wood fired home heaters, Climate Change and Human Health, Legionella in car washes, Legionnaire’s outbreak at a carwash in Victoria, Spray on Tanning Booths, Unflued Gas Heaters, Putting Tobacco Products Out of Sight in Retail Outlets, Conferences and Training and Management of private recycled water schemes.
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Environmental Health Topics
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