The County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health has four main categories which each have their own sub-categories. The four major categories are Consumer Protection Division (CPD), Hazardous Materials Compliance Division (HMCD), Solid Waste Programs (SWP), and Vector Control District (VCD). The CPD services comprise the most programs which include Certified Farmer’s Markets, Disaster Preparedness & Response, Drinking Water, Food Safety Programs, Noise Pollution, and Tobacco & Smoking Ordinance. The HMCD services include hazardous materials and site mitigation programs. The SWP services is the second largest category that includes medical waste management and solid waste (LEA). The smallest category is VCD comprises diseases and surveillance.
A couple services I was surprised by/didn’t even consider to be in the realm of environmental health are healthy nails salon program, body art, and waste tire enforcement. Thinking of it now, it makes complete sense that these programs are out to ensure these places are clean and sterile and that the chemicals used in these facilities are managed and wasted properly.
Santa Clara County also has a Public Health Department . The services provided include Adult Immunization & Travel Clinic, Birth & Death Registration, Medical Marijuana ID Cards, Public Health Labs, STD/HIV Testing & Support and Water Testing for Fecal Contamination.
I had just walked into a healthy nail salon while in Ottawa! I to my nails done and opted for a "dip powder" manicure, which was advertised as being organic, no UV light needed, less chemicals, etc. I have seen similar concepts for hair salons pop up too in SF and NYC!
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