Public Health Protection and Safety

275 East Main Street, HS1CB
Frankfort, Ky. 40621
Phone: 502-564-7398

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Registered Sanitarians

Kentucky Environmental Health, Come and Join Us Video

Letter to Nursing Homes regarding the Norovirus

Core Mission

Protect the health and welfare of our citizens, nurture industry and provide a well trained workforce.

The Division of Public Health Protection and Safety includes programs related to the enforcement of public health regulations for environmental health and community safety.

Environmental Management Branch
(502) 564-4856

• Bed Bugs
• Consumer Product Safety
• Hotel/Motel Facilities
• Mold
• Public Buildings and Recreational Areas
• Public Swimming Pools
• Radon Gas
• School Facilities
• Septic Systems, Waste Water Treatment
• State Confinement Facilities
• Training Opportunities
• Youth Camp Facilities 

Food Safety
(502) 564-7181

• Bed and Breakfast Program
• Boarding Home Program
• Food Advisories and Recalls
• How to Open a Grocery Store or Restaurant
• Tattoo, Body and Ear Piercing Programs 

Milk Safety
(502) 564-3340

Milk Safety

Public Safety
(502) 564-4537

• Lead Certification, Accreditation, and Compliance Program
• Pool Safety Engineering Program
• Environmental Quality Assurance Program

Radiation Health
(502) 564-3770

• Radiation Health
• Radiation Producing Machines
• Radiation Operator Certification