Environmental health officer
Environmental Health Officer (pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl hɛlθ ˈɒfɪsər/) is a professional responsible for protecting public health by managing environmental factors that can adversely affect human health.
Etymology
The term "Environmental Health Officer" is derived from the words "environmental", pertaining to the environment, "health", referring to the state of being free from illness or injury, and "officer", a person holding a position of authority.
Roles 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.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.
- Environmental Health: The branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that may affect human health.
- Health and Safety: Policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and health of employees within a workplace.
- Food Hygiene: The conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption.
Education and Training
To become an Environmental Health Officer, one typically needs a degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental health. They also need to complete a period of practical training and pass a series of professional exams.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental health officer
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental health officer
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