The branch conducts investigations of health and environmental-related
problems, and performs regulatory functions to monitor compliance with applicable statutes
and rules. These functions include permit issuance, monitoring, and enforcement. The IRH
Branch also conducts consultative services, works toward building partnerships, and participates
in programs for public outreach and education.
Details the history, organizational structure,
and legal authority governing the branch.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the Noise Program.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the Radiation Program.
Information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the A/C Ventilation Program.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies governing
the Asbestos Program.
Brochures and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the IAQ Program.
Long-term goals and objectives for the programs
are constantly reviewed, modified and based on an assessment of public
and environmental health needs. The success of the overall branch
mission is based on the prioritization of general program
elements.
- Permitting
Procedures for Community Noise Permits and
Variances, Air Conditioning and Ventilation System Permits, Asbestos
Notifications, Radiation Facility/Services Licenses, and Radiologic
Technology Licenses, must be evaluated in order to achieve an efficient
and streamlined process without compromising public health and welfare.
- Inspections
Inspection policies, procedures, and guidelines
must be refocused to include initiatives to prevent significant public
and environmental health impacts by encompassing public outreach and
public education functions.
- Enforcement
Enforcement procedures and penalty policies must
be developed to further enhance the enforcement process.
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Inspector conducting a routine test on an x-ray unit.
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- Education
The education component includes public outreach
and education, and research and training.
- Partnership
Emphasis must be placed on developing and
establishing partnerships with federal, state and county counterparts,
industry, professional organizations, community groups, and the general
public.
