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The Environmental Agency
has its origins in the Sanitary Commissioners who were founded in Gibraltar in the early
19th Century and constructed the fresh water and sanitation systems. This body
later evolved into the City Council out of which the Public Health Department and later
the Environmental Health Department grew. The Agency is now responsible for all the
functions dealing with Environmental Health as agents for the Government of Gibraltar.
The Agency is headed by the Chief Environmental Health Officer who
together with Environmental Health Officers, Assistant Environmental Health Officers, Pest
Control Operatives and administrative staff ensure that the Agency’s responsibilities
in the following areas are met:
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| General District Work |
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Inspection of
premises for public health nuisances.
Investigation of complaints and subsequent follow-up.
Inspection of houses and preparation of reports.
Inspection of hairdressers
Inspection of skin piercing establishments
Inspection of nurseries
Service of Abatement Notices as necessary
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| Disinfestation,
Rodent Control and Disinfection |
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Investigation
of complaints
Treatment of infestation by insects
Treatment of premises for rodents
Disinfection of premises in respect of infectious disease
Disinfection of articles in respect of infectious disease
Service of Abatement Notices
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| Environmental
Monitoring and Control |
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Investigation
of complaints
Service of Abatement Notices as necessary
Undertaking of noise level surveys
Routine sampling of potable waters
Routine sampling of coastal waters
Routine sampling of swimming pools
Sampling of filtration samples
Liaising with other authorities on oil pollution
Supervision of oil pipeline testing
Routine sampling of air for sulphur dioxide and suspended particulates
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| Building Control |
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Inspection of
new Building Applications
Testing of newly laid drains
Inspection of building works (in relation to Public Health)
Confirmation of satisfactory completion of works
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| Animals |
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Control of
importation of animals
Investigation of complaints relating to nuisances being created by animals
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| Food
Enterprises and Food Control |
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Inspection of
all food premises
Investigation of complaints relating to food premises
Examination of food in respect of food complaints in food premises
Condemnation of unfit food and supervision of its disposal including issue of the
necessary certificates
Advice to all food handlers
Sampling of foods
Temperature control of foods
Registration of food premises
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| Food Import Control |
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Inspection of
foods entering Gibraltar
Issue of import permits for meat and meat products
Issue of licences for importation of water and milk
Routine sampling of food imported
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| Infectious Diseases |
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Investigation
of notifiable infectious diseases
Tracing of contacts
Exclusion of food handlers from work and children from school.
Offering advice and any necessary follow-up procedures.
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| Education and
Training |
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Provision of
Food Hygiene Courses to Basic, Intermediary and Advanced level
Provision of Health and Safety Training
Environmental Awareness to schools and other bodies
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| Waste Regulation |
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Inspection of
waste operators and establishments
Inspection of complaints and subsequent follow-ups
Licensing of waste operators
Registration of waste collectors and brokers
Control of transfrontier shipment of waste
Control of importation of waste
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| Miscellaneous |
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Inspection of
shipping and the issue of Derrating Exemption Certificates.
Issue of permits for importation or export of human remains
Supervision of cremations
Provision of hearse services
Inspection of the prison
Advising Government on all Environmental issues and in particular on all EU related
matters
Competent Authority for EC Eco-Environment and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
Competent Authority for EU Eco-Labelling Scheme
Competent Authority in respect of notification and consent for activities involving
genetic modification
Membership of the following committees :
Health Promotion Committee
Infection Control Committee
Oil Pollution Action Committee
Joint Local Advisory Group on EU Funding Programme
Monitoring Committee on EU Funding Programme
Environment Commission
Inter-departmental Working Group
Health and Safety Advisory Council
Gibraltar Liaison Committee on Nuclear Accidents
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wish to ask one of the Environmental Health Officers anything or require advice on related
topics please do not hesitate to contact us in person, by telephone, mail, fax or email to
the addresses below. All enquires etc. are dealt with in the strictest confidence and the
complainants details are never divulged.
Environmental Agency
37 Town Range
Gibraltar
Tel: ++350 70620
Fax: ++350 74119
email: envag@gibnet.gi
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| What if ???????????????? |
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| We aim to be
helpful and efficient.
We recognise that sometimes things go wrong
We want to put mistakes right quickly and improve our service to you
the taxpayer.
What do you do if things go wrong?
- Get in touch with us. Either call in, send a letter, or give us a ring.
- If you are not sure who to talk to - ask.
- Explain the problem and they will help you to contact the right person.
What will we do then?
- We will try to sort out the problem as quickly as possible.
- If we cannot do that we will inform you who you should address your complaint to.
Still not satisfied?
If you are unhappy with the answer you get from the person dealing with
your complaint contact the Chief Environmental Health Officer.
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Revised : 23 February 2001 |
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