Public health

Food preparation

Muswellbrook Shire Council carries out inspections of retail food premises, which also includes temporary venues such as stalls at fairs
and agricultural shows.

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Hairdressing, skin penetration
and beauty salon inspections

Council maintains a register of skin penetration premises, hairdressers and beauty salons, and conducts inspections to investigate cleanliness, sanitation and sterilization practices, adequacy of construction and personnel hygiene.

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Cooling towers

Council carries out inspections of cooling towers and warm water systems for compliance to the NSW Public Health Act 1991.

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Swimming pools

Council maintains a register of all existing swimming pools in the area and carries out inspections for compliance to the Swimming Pools Act 1992.

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Caravan parks

Inspections on caravan parks are carried out to ensure operators comply with the requirements of the Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulations 2005.

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Places of shared accommodation

Muswellbrook Shire Council carries out inspections of Places of Shared Accommodation (i.e. boarding houses) for compliance to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Public Health Act 1991 and the Public Health (General) Regulation 2002. Matters which are investigated include overcrowding, cleanliness, state of repairs and notices/signage.

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Smoke-free environments

In the interest of public health Muswellbrook Shire Council provides resources to help you promote smoke free areas.
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Dealing with litter

Dealing with food outlet and shop front litter within Muswellbrook Shire is the responsibility of owners and operators.

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