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About asbestos - 66.88928

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-asbestos

Information about identification of asbestos, relevant legislation and links to information on safe removal and renovation.

Fire damaged asbestos - 38.43322

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Fire-damaged-asbestos

Guidelines and regulations for the correct handling and disposal of asbestos that has been contaminated by bushfires.

Timely reminder to replace asbestos roofing - 36.67672

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2019/Timely-reminder-to-replace-asbestos-roofing

WA Health is urging Western Australian homeowners to replace – not repair – their old asbestos roofs.

WA Health says be 'asbestos aware' - 35.78976

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/WA-Health-says-be-asbestos-aware

WA Health is reminding Western Australians to be ‘asbestos aware’ when renovating or maintaining properties built before 1990.

Asbestos – contaminated sites - 35.19213

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contaminated-sites

Legislation, guidelines and information about asbestos contaminated sites.

Take care when maintaining asbestos cement roofs - 34.83557

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2018/Take-care-when-maintaining-asbestos-cement-roofs

Western Australians are being urged to take appropriate precautions when cleaning asbestos cement roofs.

National asbestos awareness week - 33.33061

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/National-asbestos-awareness-week

National asbestos awareness week

Guidelines for the assessment, remediation and management of asbestos contaminated sites - 30.36937

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contaminated-sites/Guidelines-asbestos-contaminated-sites

WA Guidelines for the assessment, remediation and management of asbestos contaminated sites

Asbestos legacy still lurks in WA homes - 29.95882

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2020/Asbestos-legacy-still-lurks-in-WA-homes

With home renovations on the increase, Western Australians are being urged to take precautions when renovating older homes with potential hidden asbestos.

Review of the WA Guidelines for the Assessment, Remediation and Management of Asbestos-Contaminated Sites - 28.10321

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asbestos-contaminated-sites/Asbestos-Contamination-Guidelines-Consultation

A review of the 2009 WA Guidelines for the Assessment, Remediation and Management of Asbestos Contaminated Sites

Frequently asked questions on the Asbestos Regulation Amendments - 27.89891

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-asbestos/Frequently-asked-questions-on-the-Asbestos-Regulation-amendments-for-industry

On the 24th January 2017 the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 were amended to increase the penalties for offences under the regulations and enable local governments to issue infringement notices for specified offences.

Dr Robertson talks on Yarloop asbestos risk - 27.69848

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/Dr-Andrew-Robertson-talks-on-asbestos-risk-for-Yarloop

Director of Disaster Management Dr Andrew Robertson talks with the media about potential asbestos risk in Yarloop.

Information for local government on the Asbestos Regulation Amendments - 26.30659

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-asbestos/Information-for-local-government-authorised-officer-on-the-Asbestos-Regulation-Amendments

On the 24th January 2017 the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 were amended to increase the penalties for offences under the regulations and enable local governments to issue infringement notices for specified offences.

Environmental health risks during and after a bushfire - 18.44226

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-risks-during-and-after-a-bushfire

Bushfires can cause many environmental health concerns beyond the immediate damage caused by fire. Find out more about smoke hazard, water quality and asbestos risk in fire affected buildings.

Contamination free mulch - 14.33385

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-asbestos/Contamination-free-mulch

Fact sheet for quality of mulch products and absence of contaminants including asbestos

Environmental hazards - 11.48968

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Health-for/Environmental-Health-practitioners/Environmental-hazards

For information on hazards in the environment they may pose a risk to community and public health including asbestos, chemicals, pesticides, air quality and land and water contamination.

Contaminated Land - 8.992807

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Contaminated-Land

Information public health risks from contaminated land and water

Renovation dusts - 8.731335

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Renovation-dusts-frequently-asked-questions

Information about the various types of renovation dusts that people can be exposed to whilst doing renovation activities, what can be done to minimise exposure to these dusts and how to clean up effectively.

About the Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System - 7.488869

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Improving-WA-Health/Health-and-Wellbeing-Surveillance-System/About-the-HWSS

The Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System (HWSS) is the largest and longest running household survey in Western Australia. It has been running continuously since its establishment in 2002.

Hospital foundations and research institutes - 7.373221

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hospital-foundations-and-research-institutes

Medical research is undertaking by foundations, universities and institutes in Western Australia.

Environmental Health events, training and webinars - 7

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-events-training-and-webinars

The Environmental Health Directorate host a range of webinars, training and educational programs to support environmental health professionals and industry.

Disaster Management - 6.519506

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Health-for/Environmental-Health-practitioners/Disaster-Management

Information to support local government Environmental Health Officers with disaster and emergency management planning, response and recovery.

Meningococcal immunisation - 6.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Meningococcal-immunisation

The National Immunisation Program and the WA Department of Health provides free meningococcal ACWY and B vaccines for eligible groups.

Delegations – Public Health Act - 6.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Public-Health-Act/Delegations-Public-Health-Act

Delegation is the assignment of a responsibility or authority to another person to carry out specific activities under legislation. The Public Health Act allows a 'local government' to delegate its powers for certain functions. The decision to delegate powers is at the discretion of each local government.

Environmental health risks following cyclones and floods - 6.224775

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-risks-following-cyclones-and-floods

Following a flood, a number of public health and environmental health risks may be present on a property. Local Government Environmental Health Officers play an important role in the recovery process.

Reduce exposure to environmental health risks - 6

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Local-government-public-health-planning/Reduce-exposure-to-environmental-health-risks

Local governments have achieved huge gains in improving the health of local communities by initiating surveillance and assessment programs, and conducting health promotion activities that are designed to reduce the community’s exposure to environmental health risks common to WA.

Management of CA-MRSA - 5.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Management-of-CA-MRSA

Information on managing community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) including antibiotic therapy table.

Decolonisation treatment for MRSA - 5.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Decolonisation-treatment-for-MRSA

Indications, treatment regimen and other information about decolonisation treatment for MRSA

Domestic wastewater overflows - 5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Domestic-wastewater-overflows

Information on domestic wastewater overflows

Methylamphetamine Smoke House Research Report - 5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Methylamphetamine-Smoke-House-Research-Report

A technical paper that aims to detail the evidence base about the public health risks of methylamphetamine smoke houses

Approved greywater systems - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Approved-greywater-systems

Greywater reuse and disposal systems in WA

Secondary Treatment and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Aerobic-treatment-units

Secondary Treatment and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems are self-contained electrical wastewater (sewage) treatment systems.

Drinking water monitoring and testing - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Drinking-water-monitoring-and-testing

Processes and tests to find out if your drinking water is safe for drinking

Copper in drinking water - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Copper-in-drinking-water

Health risks associated with copper in drinking water

Hepatitis B vaccination program for Aboriginal adults – Frequently Asked Questions - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hepatitis-B-vaccination-program-for-Aboriginal-adults-frequently-asked-questions

These frequently asked questions provide additional information following the recent launch of the WA Aboriginal Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Program.

Health warning following increase in Cryptosporidiosis notifications - 4.5

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2020/Health-warning-following-increase-in-Cryptosporidiosis-notifications

The Department of Health is urging people who have had diarrhoea not to enter any aquatic facility (including swimming pool, spa, spray park/interactive water feature) until at least two weeks after they have fully recovered.

Basic emergency plumbing repairs in Aboriginal communities - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Basic-emergency-plumbing-in-Aboriginal-communities

In Western Australia (WA), Aboriginal environmental health practitioners, who are employed by one of WA Health’s contracted agencies to provide Aboriginal Environmental Health services to WA’s remote communities, and have attained a Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health or a Certificate II in Population Health, are now authorised to carry out basic emergency plumbing repair work in remote Aboriginal communities, thereby assisting to reduce any associated risk to public health

Australian Medical Assistance Team WA (AUSMAT WA) - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Australian-Medical-Assistance-Team-WA-AusMAT-WA

The Western Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT WA) is a multidisciplinary team that deploys to the site of a disaster at short notice, to provide health support for up to 2 weeks.

Chlorinated drinking water - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Chlorinated-drinking-water

Information on chlorine disinfection of drinking water

Drinking water quality management - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Drinking-water-quality-management

Managing drinking water systems to produce safe drinking water

Environmental health acts and regulations - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-acts-and-regulations

A list of Acts and Regulations administered by the Department of Health, with functions associated with local government and their authorised officers

Delusional Infestation – A management guide for Pest Management Technicians - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Delusional-Infestation-guide-for-Pest-Management-Technicians

Delusional Infestation (DI), previously known as delusional parasitosis is an uncommon mental health condition. It is important to know whether the clients suffer from Delusional infestation before treating premises for pests.

Western Australia Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System reports and publications - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Reports-and-publications/Population-surveys

Population surveys including Western Australian Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System

Hepatitis B - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hepatitis-B

The medical practitioner must notify the Department of Health of all confirmed cases of hepatitis B.

Hepatitis D - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hepatitis-D

The medical practitioner must notify the Department of Health of all confirmed cases of hepatitis D.

Guidance on applying for approval to use biosolids in compost - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Guidance-on-applying-for-approval-to-use-biosolids-in-compost

Biosolids are stabilised organic solid residues produced from municipal wastewater treatment plants.

New consumer quotas for rapid antigen tests announced - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2022/New-consumer-quotas-for-rapid-antigen-tests-announced

New directions on the Sale and Supply of Rapid Antigen Tests were signed by the Chief Health Officer earlier this week, with the new rules now in place (effective from 26 January 2022).

Video transcript – Meet our team - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Careers/Video-transcript-Meet-our-team

This video transcript accompanies the Meet our team WA Health recruitment video.

Western Australian Cancer Registry - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Western-Australian-Cancer-Registry

Western Australian Cancer Registry collects information about cancer diagnoses across the State.

Ultraviolet disinfection of drinking water - 4.25

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Ultraviolet-disinfection-of-drinking-water

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection of drinking water