Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Health Officer (pronounced: en-vi-ron-men-tal health of-fi-cer) is a professional responsible for protecting public health by managing and enforcing regulations related to environmental health. The term originates from the combination of the words "environmental" (relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition), "health" (the state of being free from illness or injury), and "officer" (a person holding a position of authority).
Duties and Responsibilities
An Environmental Health Officer is responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
- Inspecting businesses for health and safety, food hygiene and food standards.
- Following up complaints and investigating outbreaks of food poisoning, infectious disease or pests.
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing.
- Enforcing environmental health laws.
- Advising community members on health and safety issues.
Qualifications
To become an Environmental Health Officer, one typically needs a degree in environmental health, a related scientific or technical subject. They also need to complete practical training and pass a series of professional exams.
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