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About asbestos - 66.29553

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

Fire damaged asbestos - 37.80158

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

Asbestos contaminated sites assessment, remediation and management - 32.35622

Legislation, guidelines and information about asbestos contaminated sites assessment, remediation and management.

Guidelines for the assessment, remediation and management of asbestos contaminated sites - 28.57654

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

Frequently asked questions on the Asbestos Regulation Amendments - 27.40987

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.

Information for local government on the Asbestos Regulation Amendments - 25.85128

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 - 18.24576

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.

WA Health's updated advice on recalled coloured sand products - 17.43958

WA Health has issued updated advice following a recall notice published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (November 13) over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos.

Contamination free mulch - 13.89139

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

Environmental health risks following cyclones and floods - 13.60174

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.

Environmental hazards - 11.22993

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.

Public health advice after recall of children's sand products - 9.067657

WA Health is urging Western Australians to take precautions following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recall notice issued on 13 November for children’s coloured sand products that may contain asbestos.

Environmental Health events, training and webinars - 9

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

Contaminated Land - 8.781391

Information public health risks from contaminated land and water

Renovation dusts - 8.552232

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.

Hospital foundations and research institutes - 7.34125

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

About the Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System - 7.321101

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.

Emergency management - 6.364907

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

Decolonisation treatment for MRSA – information for healthcare providers - 6.25

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

Meningococcal immunisation - 6.25

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

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.

Hepatitis B - 6

Contents for Hepatitis B.

MRSA infection in the community - 5.25

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

Methylamphetamine Smoke House Research Report - 5

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

Domestic wastewater overflows - 5

Information on domestic wastewater overflows

Pleural disorders Referral Access Criteria - 5

Occupational lung disease Referral Access Criteria - 5

Health warning following rise in Cryptosporidiosis notifications - 4.5

The Department of Health is warning people who have had diarrhoea not to enter any swimming pool, water spray park or other aquatic facility for at least two weeks after they have made a full recovery.

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

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

Copper in drinking water - 4.5

Health risks associated with copper in drinking water

Approved greywater systems - 4.5

Greywater reuse and disposal systems in WA

Drinking water monitoring and testing - 4.5

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

Secondary treatment and aerated wastewater treatment systems - 4.5

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

Non-calcified Pulmonary Nodules Referral Access Criteria - 4.5

WA Health warns on whooping cough as cases rise - 4.25

The Department of Health is urging Western Australians to stay up to date with their whooping cough vaccinations, as cases of the infectious disease increase throughout the State.

Four cases of meningococcal disease reported to WA Health - 4.25

WA Health has reported four cases of meningococcal infection in the past week; three are serogroup B and typing is pending on the fourth.

New measles case prompts vaccination reminder to people travelling overseas - 4.25

WA Health has issued a reminder to people planning to travel overseas in the Christmas school holidays to ensure they are fully protected against measles, following two recently notified cases.

Western Australian Cancer Registry - 4.25

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

Ultraviolet disinfection of drinking water - 4.25

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection of drinking water

Health advisory: Mice infestations and pesticide safety - 4.25

People in regional areas are urged to stay safe while using pesticides and handling dead mice to keep your home, family and community protected.

Massage therapy - 4.25

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes.

Safe Bathroom Checks - 4.25

Safe Bathroom Checks is an initiative that determines the effectiveness of bathroom plumbing (health hardware) and provides basic improvements to bathroom facilities in Aboriginal communities, in an effort to encourage facial cleanliness and reduce the rate of trachoma and other infections.

New measles case prompts vaccination reminder to people travelling overseas - 4.25

WA Health has issued a reminder to people planning to travel overseas in the Christmas school holidays to ensure they are fully protected against measles, following two recently notified cases.

Hepatitis B - 4.25

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

Hepatitis D - 4.25

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

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

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

Population surveys including Western Australian Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System

Drinking water quality management - 4.25

Managing drinking water systems to produce safe drinking water

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

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.

Chlorinated drinking water - 4.25

Information on chlorine disinfection of drinking water