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About asbestos - 66.01965

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

Fire damaged asbestos - 37.52719

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

Asbestos – contaminated sites - 34.22843

Legislation, guidelines and information about asbestos contaminated sites.

Guidelines for the assessment, remediation and management of asbestos contaminated sites - 28.35726

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

Review of the WA Guidelines for the Assessment, Remediation and Management of Asbestos-Contaminated Sites - 27.25338

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 - 27.1951

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 - 25.64156

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 - 18.17624

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 - 17.29284

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 - 13.81072

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

Environmental health risks following cyclones and floods - 13.63886

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 - 11.16181

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.

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.

Public health advice after recall of children's sand products - 8.962032

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.

Contaminated Land - 8.823488

Information public health risks from contaminated land and water

Renovation dusts - 8.593359

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 - 7.359154

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

About the Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System - 7.266961

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 - 6.404708

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.

Pleural disorders Referral Access Criteria - 5

Occupational lung disease Referral Access Criteria - 5

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

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.

Non-calcified Pulmonary Nodules Referral Access Criteria - 4.5

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.

Copper in drinking water - 4.5

Health risks associated with copper in drinking water

Secondary Treatment and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems - 4.5

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

Drinking water monitoring and testing - 4.5

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

Approved greywater systems - 4.5

Greywater reuse and disposal systems in WA

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

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

Hepatitis D - 4.25

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

Plague - 4.25

The plague is a notifiable infectious disease in Western Australia.

Lung Cancer/Thoracic Malignancy Referral Access Criteria - 4.25

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Referral Access Criteria - 4.25

Ultraviolet disinfection of drinking water - 4.25

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection of drinking water

Western Australian Cancer Registry - 4.25

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

Poliovirus infection - 4.25

The medical practitioner must notify the Department of Health of all confirmed cases of Poliomyelitis

Massage therapy - 4.25

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

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.

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.

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.

Hepatitis B - 4.25

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

Basic emergency plumbing repairs in Aboriginal communities - 4.25

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

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.