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	Environmental Health
	Customer Care Charter The role of Environmental Health The protection of public health is an integral part of Environmental Health policies and includes :- preventing the spread of infectious disease, by investigating cases of food poisoning and reportable diseases. enforcing food safety legislation, in order to prevent food poisoning and food borne illnesses. enforcing health and safety at work legislation in order to improve working conditions and to prevent accidents. preventing injury and illness associated with poor quality housing, by enforcing housing and public health legislation. taking action to control environmental pollution such as air, noise and land pollution. promoting positive health and addressing specific health issues within the community, through health promotion initiatives. preventing the spread of disease from vermin and other pests. improving animal welfare by licensing animal establishments. ensuring that public attending functions are safe, by enforcing entertainment licensing. Contacts Domestic team Name                              Environmental Health Services (Domestic) Telephone Number     01784 446293 Fax Number                  01784 446437 Email                              environmental.health.domestic@spelthorne.gov.uk Commercial team Name                              Environmental Health Services (Commercial) Telephone Number     01784 446293 Fax                                  01784 446437 Email                              environmental.health.commercial@spelthorne.gov.uk External Links Audit Commission Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA Foot and Mouth Disease Information DEFRA Illegal imports Department for Food Environment and Rural Affair Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Organic Production & Imports) Department of Health Department of Trade Drinking Water Inspectorate Environment Agency Environmental Health Careers European Commission Scientific Committee for food Food and Drink Federation Food Standards Agency FoodLink Good 2 eat Health and Safety Executive HSE Books Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) Meat and Livestock Commission Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

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