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Public HealthLast modified: July 8, 2009 - 11:23 AM
On-site Sewage Management - Published: 15 Jul 2009 Great Lakes Council currently has over 4000 on-site sewage management systems registered in the Local Government area. Many of these systems are concentrated in the waterside villages of Coomba Park, Seal Rocks, Nerong, North Arm Cove, Pindimar, Bundabah and Allworth. Rural areas and inland villages of Wards River, Stroud Road, Booral, Limeburners Creek, Bunyah and Coolongolook also utilise on-site sewage management systems. Council has an ongoing inspection program in which each system will be assessed and advice given to ensure systems are working satisfactorily. more .. Food Safety - Published: 19 May 2009 Great Lakes Council employs staff who specialise in environmental health activities to carry out a broad range of inspections from an eductional and enforcement perspective. The primary aim of these inspections is to ensure that food sold is safe to consume. more .. Pollution - Published: 19 May 2009 Pollution is the release of harmful substances into our surroundings, which impacts on the health of the natural environment. As well as effecting our environment pollution can also impact on our health and wellbeing. Substances such as litter, sediment, fumes from cars, excessive noise and chemicals are all classified as pollution. more .. Hairdressing Salons and Barber Shops - Published: 15 Jul 2009 On 10 August 1999 the NSW Health Department released new Skin Penetration Guidelines under the Public Health (Skin Penetration) Regulation 2000. more .. Skin Penetration - Published: 13 Oct 2005 Skin penetration procedures are regulated under the Public Health (Skin Penetration) Regulation 2000 and applies to all people involved with skin penetration procedures including those performing acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing etc more .. Mosquitoes - Published: 06 Jul 2009 Mosquitoes are not only nuisance biting pests but also have the potential to spread disease-causing pathogens such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forster virus. However, mosquitoes are also an important component of the wetland ecosystem, providing food for some birds, bats, amphibians, fish and macroinvertebrates. more .. Burials on Private Land - Published: 28 Nov 2007 Council maintains a register of private burial ground. No area shall be used for private burials unless the written permission of Council has been obtained. The objective for Council is to protect public health. more .. Cooling Towers and Regulated Systems - Published: 09 Jul 2005 There is a potential health risk with any open water cooling system - bacteria can breed in the water of a cooling unit and if the proper precautions aren't untaken and, if untreated, may have hazardous consequences. more .. Drinking Water Rainwater Tanks - Published: 09 Jul 2005 If you use rainwater for drinking or other domestic purposes guidelines are available to maintain water quality. more .. Public Swimming Pools - Published: 01 Mar 2006 The Public Health (Swimming Pools and Spa Pools) Regulation 2000 contain the legislation which controls the public health risk associated with public swimming and spa pools. more .. Medicines and Sharps - Published: 11 Jul 2005 What to do with unwanted medicines and sharps (needles, syringes)? more .. |
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