[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#123f98″ header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
James E. Whisman, RS<\/strong> The environmental staff is responsible for administration and enforcement of environmental health laws in regard to the following program areas:[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Boarding Homes” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n KRS 216B provides for the regulation and inspection of Boarding Homes by the health department. For additional information please contact the health department in your county.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Body Piercing and Ear Piercing” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kentucky law requires that non-medical persons who engage in or carry on any business of piercing register with the local health department and comply with regulatory requirements. Additional information is available at any of our seven county health departments or the district office.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Confinement Facilities” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The health department is required to inspect state confinement facilities on a semi \u2013 annual basis to assure compliance with current standards. License applications and bonding requirements are processed by the health department.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Food Service Program” module_id=”foodservice” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n (PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PROCEEDING)<\/strong><\/p>\n The food service program is designed to assure that safe, wholesome food is served to the public in clean, sanitary surroundings. There are approximately 300 food service establishments (including restaurants, school cafeterias, day care centers, nursing homes, hospitals, delicatessens, ice cream shops, bars, and bed and breakfast) in the Kentucky River District. Temporary concessions are inspected and permitted each year.\u00a0 Food Service establishments are inspected a minimum of twice annually with follow-up inspections and enforcement actions initiated when warranted.\u00a0 Routine classes are conducted throughout the district to train food service personnel. The cost for food handlers is $30 and for food managers it is $75. These certifications are good for a 3 year period.<\/p>\n The Kentucky River District requires all food handlers to become certified food employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is EASY to get certified! Go Online!\u00a0 You can take the training and test at https:\/\/ky-krdhd.statecert.com\/login<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Upon opening the website:* *Each individual shall register with their own name, information, email, and password.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This program is most compatible with Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.<\/p>\n COMING SOON:<\/strong> An R-code will be available for establishments to purchase multiple licenses and distribute to employees to register and take the course.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Food Service Program” module_id=”foodservice” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n (PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PROCEEDING)<\/strong><\/p>\n The food service program is designed to assure that safe, wholesome food is served to the public in clean, sanitary surroundings. There are approximately 300 food service establishments (including restaurants, school cafeterias, day care centers, nursing homes, hospitals, delicatessens, ice cream shops, bars, and bed and breakfast) in the Kentucky River District. Temporary concessions are inspected and permitted each year.\u00a0 Food Service establishments are inspected a minimum of twice annually with follow-up inspections and enforcement actions initiated when warranted.\u00a0 Routine classes are conducted throughout the district to train food service personnel. The cost for food handlers is $30 and for food managers it is $75. These certifications are good for a 3 year period.<\/p>\n The Kentucky River District requires all food handlers to become certified food employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is EASY to get certified! Go Online!\u00a0 You can take the training and test at https:\/\/ky-krdhd.statecert.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Upon opening the website:* *Each individual shall register with their own name, information, email, and password.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This program is most compatible with Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.<\/p>\n COMING SOON:<\/strong> An R-code will be available for establishments to purchase multiple licenses and distribute to employees to register and take the course.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Hotel-Motel Program” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are 24 establishments in this category in the Kentucky River District. Inspections are conducted annually using a 100 point inspection form. Follow-up inspections are conducted or enforcement action initiated on any establishment scoring below 85 or having any critical item violations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Kentucky\u2019s \u201cFarmers Market\u201d Regulation” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Under HB 391, individuals holding a valid registration and\/or certification document, obtained through the health department, can prepare some explicitly named food items in their home kitchen for later sales at restricted locations. Please contact your local health department for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Mobile Home \u2013 Recreational Vehicle Parks” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Two or more mobile home spaces on a common piece of property available to the general public is considered to be a mobile home park and must comply with Kentucky Regulations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Nuisance Control” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Nuisance complaints received by the health department usually involve sewage, garbage, or unsanitary conditions. The name of the complainant is kept confidential. Most complaints are resolved administratively; however, court action is sometimes necessary to gain compliance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Onsite Sewage Disposal” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As of January 1, 2020, holding tanks will no longer be permitted to be installed on the initial on-site sewage disposal system (septic system) for residential use in the seven counties of The Kentucky River District. This includes Letcher, Knott, Perry, Leslie, Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley.<\/strong><\/p>\n The health department conducts site evaluations, issues permits to install and does final inspections for all new on-site sewage systems that are to be installed. We also do existing system inspections which are usually done when someone is needing to get electricity hooked up to an existing structure or, when moving in a mobile home onto a lot with an existing system.<\/p>\n Electrical Releases<\/strong><\/p>\n All inhabitable structures must have an approved sewage disposal system (municipal or on-site) before an electrical release can be issued.<\/p>\n Certified Sewer Installers<\/strong><\/p>\n All persons wishing to install and repair on-site sewage systems for the public must be certified through the state by taking an exam at their local health department. To keep their certification current they must get 6 CEU\u2019s per year through classes given by the local health departments or other approved trainings. The cost for the initial test is $25.00 and the cost for recertification is $50.00. Installers must also have liability insurance. The recommended amount is $300,000.00<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Private Water Supplies” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Private water supplies are sampled on request and sent to the state lab for bacteriological analysis. The test conducted is for coliform bacteria which is an indication of possible sewage contamination of the water supply. Information on treating the water is available from the health department. There is a $50.00 fee for this service.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Rabies” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The health department investigates all animal biting incidents involving human exposure. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are quarantined for a period of ten days for observation and if they remain healthy are released at the end of this period. Incidents involving other animals are handled on a case by case basis with some laboratory testing of specimens to check for rabies (KRS 258.015 requires that the owners of dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinate the animal at the age of four months and revaccinate at the end of the immunization period.)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Radon Program” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It moves thru the ground to the air above and is trapped in homes and buildings. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The health department provides radon test kits free of charge to the residents of the district. This is made possible through a federal grant and assistance from WYMT-TV and local news media.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Retail Markets” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This program covers all establishments dealing in the retail sale of foods to the public and includes supermarkets, meat and seafood markets, neighborhood groceries, convenience stores, drug and discount stores.\u00a0 These establishments are inspected with an inspection form developed by the state in accordance with FDA guidelines.\u00a0 Approximately 300 establishments are included in this program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Rodent Control” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The counties in the Kentucky River District package and provide rodent bait on an annual basis. This bait is provided free of charge and is available in the late fall and early winter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Schools” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kentucky River District has 64 schools within the scope of this regulatory program. These schools are inspected semi-annually using a 31 \u2013 item checklist covering water supplies, sewage disposal, trash disposal, restroom sanitation, lighting, general sanitation, and health and safety. Scores below 85 require corrective measures and follow \u2013 up inspections.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Septic Tank Cleaning” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you would like to become a septic tank pumper, you must be permitted through your local health department.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Swimming Areas” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This program covers public swimming pools\/spas, and beaches and includes those operated by communities, subdivisions, camps, schools, institutions, parks, mobile home parks, hotels, recreational areas or similar public facilities.\u00a0 Inspections are conducted twice during the operating season with monitoring inspections conducted on a monthly basis. We have classes available to certify pool operators. These are certifications are required.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Tanning Facilities ” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A large percentage of tanning bed users are minors below the age of 18 and are unaware of the dangers and harmful effects.\u00a0 Many tanning bed facilities have no tracking system to know who visits their establishment, how often, and how long they have the beds.<\/p>\n The tanning facilities regulation is a start in preventing some factors that may contribute to an increased risk of developing melanomas in younger individuals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Tattoo Studios\/Tattoo Artists” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tattoo studios, tattoo artists, and permanent makeup artists operating within the state must comply with Kentucky regulations and obtain a permit for the studio and registration for the artist.\u00a0 Strict guidelines apply in regard to sanitation and sterilization of instruments.\u00a0 Compliance with the state plumbing code is also applicable. [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Youth Camps” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#123f98″ title_font=”|800||on|||||” custom_margin=”0px||15px|” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#123f98″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are 11 youth camps in the district. These camps operate during the summer months and are inspected prior to opening and once during the operating season.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Environmental Programs James E. Whisman, RS Environmental Program Manager (606) 668-3185 The environmental staff is responsible for administration and enforcement of environmental health laws in regard to the following program areas:KRS 216B provides for the regulation and inspection of Boarding Homes by the health department. 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\nEnvironmental Program Manager
\n(606) 668-3185<\/p>\n
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All<\/strong> tanning facilities within the state of Kentucky must register with the local health department.<\/li>\n
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