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10 November 2005 - CIEH Say Fall in
Inspectors Threatens Public Health
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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) have
issued a warning that the shortage of Environmental Health Officers (EHO's)
threatens the health of the public, following a recent survey by the BBC with
the co-operation of the CIEH.
The survey found the following:
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Two-thirds of local authorities are understaffed.
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Up to 700 EHO posts were unfilled nationally.
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One in five authorities said they were unable to, or struggling,
to meet statutory requirements.
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These included health and safety and environmental protection as
well as food inspections.
Mr. Paul Robinson, CIEH Director of Professional Standards said:
"Local government must have well trained and well qualified
practitioners if it is to fulfil its public health protection role."
The worst shortages of EHO's were one in London and one in Scotland.
Both were looking to recruit an extra 13 inspectors.
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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