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The Indoor and Radiological Health (IRH) Branch conducts community
health assessments for noise, radiation and indoor air pollution. It provides
for access to essential services, and directs its resources toward problems that pose
the greatest risk to public health and the environment.
The branch conducts investigations of health and environmental-related
problems, and performs regulatory functions to monitor compliance with
applicable statutes and rules. These functions include permit issuance,
monitoring, and enforcement. The IRH Branch also conducts
consultative services, works toward building partnerships, and
participates in programs for public outreach and education.
The Indoor and Radiological Health Branch programs include:
- community noise control
- indoor air quality
- asbestos and lead abatement
- air conditioning and ventilating systems
- radiation protection
Details the history, organizational structure,
and legal authority governing the branch.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the Noise Program.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the Radiation Program.
Information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the A/C Ventilation Unit.
Forms and information about Objectives and Strategies governing
the Asbestos Program.
Brochures and information about Objectives and Strategies
governing the IAQ Program.
Long-term goals and objectives for the programs
are constantly reviewed, modified and based on an assessment of public
and environmental health needs. The success of the overall branch
mission is based on the prioritization of general program
elements.
- Education
The education component includes public outreach
and education, and research and training.
- Partnership
Emphasis must be placed on developing and
establishing partnerships with federal, state and county counterparts,
industry, professional organizations, community groups, and the general
public.
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Deteriorated lead-based and asbestos-containing
paint on an old water tank.
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- Inspections
Inspection policies, procedures, and guidelines
must be refocused to include initiatives to prevent significant public
and environmental health impacts by encompassing public outreach and
public education functions.
Disposal of asbestos containing materials at an
approved landfill.
- Permitting
Procedures for Community Noise Permits and
Variances, Air Conditioning and Ventilation System Permits, Asbestos
Notifications, Radiation Facility/Services Licenses, and Radiologic
Technology Licenses, must be evaluated in order to achieve an efficient
and streamlined process without compromising public health and
welfare.
- Enforcement
Enforcement procedures and penalty policies must
be developed to further enhance the enforcement process.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Indoor and Radiological Health Branch
591 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-4700
Fax: (808) 586-5838
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Last update: April 30, 2008
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