Public Health and Safety

Council, along with other authorities, plays a vital role in safeguarding public health by administering state legislation and offering guidance on environmental health issues to the community.

Food Safety

One of the services that Council provides is to maintain a register of food businesses, provide advice, and conduct routine audits on all food premises in our municipality

Healthy Home Environment

Health and enjoyment in our home environment. As a community we can all help to prevent environmental nuisances from causing concern to others.

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. We undertake the school based immunisation programs on behalf of the State Government.

Sharps Disposal

Council operates a sharps disposal container exchange service during business hours for diabetics and home-care patients residing in Burnie.

Skin Penetration Activities

Skin penetration activities which require a public health high risk permit include ear and body piercing, tattooing and acupuncture.

AED locations in Burnie

View of Map of where to find a defibrillator (AED) in Burnie.

Recreational Water Quality

Council monitors the water quality of frequently used swimming areas such as beaches and creeks as well as public swimming pools.

Regulated Systems Cooling or Warm Water

Annual registration is required for all cooling towers and warm water systems to ensure they are operated and maintained in such a manner that they do not cause legionella.

Child and Youth Safety

For children and young people to be safe in our community, they need to be safe in our organisations.

The primary piece of legislation that relates directly to public health is the Public Health Act 1997. A range of legally enforceable guidelines have been developed under the Act that can be directly accessed via the Department of Health and Human Services.

Related Information

Environmental Health - Fees and Charges(PDF, 452KB)