Health

Hawkesbury City Council has a range of functions that monitor and regulate health conditions, and provide professional advice to residents and businesses. As part of Councils' duty of care for its' customers, the following information and web resources are provided for your information.

For additional health information, see the Regulations, Publications,Septic Safe and Open Burning in the Hawkesbury pages.

Skin Penetration Procedures, Beauty Salons and Hairdressers - Published: 18 Jun 2008
Premises where hairdressing and skin penetration procedures are carried out are regularly inspected by council's Environmental Health Officers. more ..

Summer time is mozzie time! - Published: 05 Jan 2006
The long days of summer mean more time spent in the great outdoors - working or just simply relaxing. Mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry are a real health threat to the people of Hawkesbury. more ..

Community Sharps Disposal - Published: 15 Jun 2007
Needles and syringes (community sharps) are sometimes discarded unsafely. more ..

Ten steps to reduce winter air pollution - Published: 03 Jul 2007
Hawkesbury City Council residents are being asked to help improve winter air quality by checking they are using wood heaters correctly. As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the incorrect use of wood fire heaters can seriously affect our air quality. more ..

Hawkesbury Season Calendar for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Published: 07 Mar 2007
Hawkesbury Season Calendar for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables more ..

Do you use pesticides at home, on the farm, or at work? - Published: 05 Jan 2006
To ensure the safe and effective use of pesticides: For more info... more ..

Safe Removal of Fibro - Published: 21 Dec 2005
Council has an important role in approving the demolition and some renovation of buildings that may contain asbestos. Asbestos fibres are used in fibro and can cause severe health problems when inhaled. Council is often the first point of contact for residents who believe they have identified asbestos in their homes. more ..

Control of legionella bacteria - Published: 29 Oct 2007
Council is required to keep a register of Regulated Systems such as cooling towers installed in premises in the area to help control Legionella. It is your legal responsibility as owner/occupier to ensure that Council is provided with the necessary information. more ..


Links to other Councils	Privacy \| Copyright \| Disclaimer