Roadshows underway
- 17 November 2009
The inaugural REHIS Roadshow was hosted by South Ayrshire Council at the impressive County Buildings, Ayr on Wednesday 26 April. Delegates heard presentations from Tom Bell, Chief Executive; Val Cameron, Director of Professional Development; and Graham Walker, Director of Training.
Eastern Europeans score highly in food hygiene
- 17 November 2009
A new training programme approved by REHIS and the Sea Fish Industry Authority has seen 14 Eastern block food workers gain the Elementary Certificate in Food Hygiene. The workers, from Latvia, Poland and Lithuania scored an average of 90% at Young’s Bluecrest factory in Fraserburgh. REHIS President, John Stirling, presents certificates to Rafal Milczarek (left) […]
Institute ‘Roadshows’ begin
- 17 November 2009
A few places remaining… The Institute will run a series of roadshows across Scotland this year to highlight its role in promoting environmental and public health and to promote the growing importance of continuing professional development for environmental health professionals. This first series of roadshows will be presented in Ayr, Edinburgh, Dundee, Elgin, Aberdeen and […]
Smoke-Free first month ‘Outstanding Success’
- 17 November 2009
Although no official nationwide statistics are yet available, it appears to have been well received by owners of premises, their staff and their customers. Initial reports from EHOs suggest that, both in the commercial sector and among the public, there has been overwhelming compliance, with only a handful of minor issues. REHIS President, John Stirling […]
EHO wins trip to World Congress
- 17 November 2009
Martin Keeley (pictured), a Chartered Environmental Health Officer working for East Dunbartonshire Council, has won the competition open to all members to be nominated for a delegate’s place at the 9th World Congress in Environmental Health being held in Dublin in June of this year. Martin will accompany the two official delegates travelling, namely the […]
‘Urgent Action’ needed in Environmental Health
- 17 November 2009
Dr David Old has completed his two-year independent report commissioned by REHIS on the Environmental Health profession in Scotland. His Project Steering Group (PSG) recommends five priority actions and says that everyone concerned must act with urgency. The five priority actions are listed below. For the full report and appendices, see the Members’ Library. Pictured […]
University College Dublin Postgraduate Scholarships
- 17 November 2009
Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship to work on a project entitled Enhancing human health through improved water quality. Specifically the successful applicant will work on the development of a Microbial Risk Assessment model to monitor the dispersion, transport and potential human exposure to waterborne hazards including viruses and bacteria. The project is conducted […]
New MSc course in Glasgow
- 17 November 2009
Strathclyde University have announced that they will be offering an MSc in Environmental Health from September 2006. This will be a one year full-time course which will provide the underpinning academic knowledge which will allow the student to go onto train as an Environmental Health Officer. This course would be ideal for applicants with a […]
Dinner nets benefit for Malawi
- 17 November 2009
Donations and the proceeds from a raffle at the REHIS Annual Conference Dinner raised the sum of £358. This has been presented to Tracy Morse (née Thomson), a Scottish EHO working on a project with orphans near Blantyre, Malawi. Tracy said ‘This is great news. With this money I can buy mosquito nets for 100 […]
Cypriot EHOs twin with REHIS
- 17 November 2009
The Association of Public Health Inspectors of Cyprus (APHIC) and REHIS have signed a ‘twinning’ agreement leading to closer co-operation on international Environmental Health matters. The invitation to twin came from Cyprus last year with the suggestion that the relationship be formalised. A delegation, led by the President, John Stirling, travelled to Cyprus for the […]
New Joint Award on Conflict Management
- 17 November 2009
A new elementary training course, organised jointly by REHIS and a company called Tactics Management, has been launched. It is designed for employers who have their workers’ safety in mind. For further details, please see the Training News page.
OBE awarded to former President
- 17 November 2009
John Summers, a former President of REHIS, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours Lists. John is now Chief Executive with Keep Scotland Beautiful. In response to his award, John stated: “I am absolutely delighted, surprised and honoured to be awarded an OBE for services to the environment. This award is testimony […]
