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Summary of Responsibilities






INSPECTION PROGRAM
         Minimum of two annual inspections of all facilities that serve food to the public,       including schools
Annual inspections of all public and semi-public swimming pools, beaches, recreational camps, massage and tanning establishments
Inspections of dumpsters
Installation of septic systems
Inspections of sites for beaver damage or public health risks
Inspections of body art establishments
Inspections of all stables and livestock in Town

PERMITTING
Site assignment and inspection of solid and sewage waste facilities
Permitting or licensing of dumpsters, private wells, animals, trash trucks, septic trucks, tobacco sales, frozen dessert establishments, funeral directors, septic installers, massage therapists, tanning establishments, food establishments, public pools & spas, mobile food vendors, body art establishments, funeral directors, trash trucks, etc.
Witnessing soil tests

PLAN REVIEW
Review of septic plans, restaurant plans, pools, massage, body art floor plans Subdivision review

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL    j0354627.gif
        Report, investigate and control the spread of communicable diseases             
Provide tuberculosis screening and case management
Provide communicable disease surveillance
Perform bird collections for West Nile Virus surveillance

HOME VISITS

Provide home visits for nursing care to frail elderly and shut-ins
Provide influenza and pneumonia immunizations for homebound residents
Make referrals to appropriate health care and social agencies

HEALTH PROMOTION
Sponsor periodic blood drives

Educate vendors and regulate the use and sale of tobacco products to minors
Offer blood sugar screening clinics
Educate food handlers on food code






Town of North Andover 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: (978) 688-9500