Animal Bite Investigation Rabies is a viral disease found in mammals. Rabies is 100% fatal in humans that develop symptoms. Rabies can be prevented by prompt medical treatment following an exposure to a rabid animal.
Exposure is considered to be a bite or scratch that breaks or punctures the skin, or when bodily fluids from an infected animal contact mucous membranes or an open wound. Bites or scratches by wild or exotic carnivorous animals such as raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote, opossum, ground hog, deer, wolf, wolf hybrids, bats, lions, tigers, bears, etc., require that the animal be euthanized and the head removed at the owner's expense. The head will be sent to the Ohio Department of Health for rabies examination, with the cost of testing paid by the owner. Other wild animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, rats, and mice have not been known to transmit the rabies virus to humans. All bites should be treated as potential exposure to rabies. The Ohio Administrative Code requires that all animal bites be reported to the health department within 24 hours of bite. The health department notifies the owner of the animal regarding the 10-day quarantine period. FAQ: Questions and Answers about Rabies CDC, (pdf)
Forms: Animal Bite Report Form (pdf)
Links: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rabies Site
Ohio Department of Health Rabies Site
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Currently, there are 5 campgrounds located in Henry County.
Each park is inspected in an effort to maintain a clean and safe environment. Links:
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Resident and RV Camp Site
Regulations:
Campground Regulations (pdf)
Resident and Day Camp Rules, 8-23-03 (pdf)
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The Health Department and its Public Health Inspectors license and inspects every food operation located in Henry County. We will also inspect an operation each time a complaint is received concerning an operation. Temporary food licenses may be obtained through the Health Department for festivals, auctions or other small events. Contact the Health Department for further information pertaining to a temporary food licenses.
FAQ:
Do I need a license for a temporary food event?
(pdf)
How
do I open a Restaurant, Grocery Store, Etc..?
(pdf)
Forms:
Temporary Food Application
(pdf) /
Temporary Utensil Wash Setup
(pdf) /
Handwash Setup
(pdf) /
Handwash Procedures
(pdf)
Publications:
Guidelines During Water Interruption or Boil Advisory
(pdf) /
Thermometer Calibration
(pdf) Links:
Ohio Department of Agriculture Food Safety Site
Ohio Department of Health Food Safety Site /
OSU Extension Food Safety Regulations:
Food Service Operation Rules
(pdf) /
Retail Food Establishment Rules
(pdf)
Ohio Uniform Food Safety Rules
(pdf) /
Retail and Food Service Laws
(pdf)
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Indoor Environment The Health Department provides information relating to indoor air quality issues. These pollutants include but are not limited to: mold, radon and carbon monoxide. Technical assistance is also provided by the Ohio Department of Health Indoor Environment Program.
Publications: A Citizens Guide to Radon
(pdf) / Lead and Your Health (pdf)
Mold and Health Effects (pdf) /
Mold Cleanup (pdf) Links:
Mold Information Resources Ohio EPA /
Ohio Department of Health Indoor Air Site
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Site
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Manufactured Home Parks Currently, there are 10 manufactured home parks in Henry County. Each park is inspected in an effort to maintain a clean and safe environment for all residents. Forms:
Manufactured Home Park Replacement Form (pdf) Links:
Ohio Department of Health Manufactured Home ParksRegulations:
Manufactured Home Park Regulations (pdf)
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Mosquitoes and Ticks The Health Department provides mosquito larvae control materials that are available to Henry County residents at a nominal cost. Monitoring for the West Nile Virus occurs by collecting dead birds throughout the summer months. . Many of the villages and municipalities conduct mosquito control programs. Tick testing is done free of charge if the tick has been attached to a person or pet. Forms:
Tick
Submission Form(pdf)/
Mosquito Dunks Information Sheet(pdf)/
Mosquito Dunks Order Form(pdf)
Publications:
West Nile Virus and Horses (pdf) /
West Nile Virus and Scrap Tires (pdf)
West Nile Virus and Birds (pdf) /
West Nile Virus and Wetlands (pdf)
What You Need to Know about Ticks (pdf) Links:
Ohio Department of Health Vectorborne Disease Site
Ohio Department of Health West Nile Virus Site
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Nuisance Conditions The Health Department investigates complaints related to Public Health Nuisances. We have a form that may be found in the section of this website that may be completed and submitted to our office. Each complaint is thoroughly investigated by our Inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Legal action may be taken in order to enforce the rules and regulations when necessary. Forms:
Report a Public Health Nuisance
(pdf)
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Real Estate Transfers
Upon request, the Health Department will evaluate existing household
sewage treatment systems and private water systems.
Forms:
Evaluation of Sewage – Water System Application
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School Environments The Health Department ensures that all public and private schools located in the county have a safe, clean environment that is conducive to learning. The playground of each school is also inspected. Publications:
Handbook for Public Playground Safety (3.72mb pdf)Links:
Healthy School Environments
/
Playground Safety Publications
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Kit
Regulations:
School Rules
(pdf)
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Sewage Treatment Systems The Health Department issues permits to install, repair, or abandon household sewage treatment systems (septic systems). There is no sanitary sewer system available to the majority of properties located in Henry County. Therefore, many people rely on septic systems for the disposal of their sewage. Forms:
Site
Evaluation Application and Procedures (pdf)
/
Application for Sewage Permit (pdf)
Installer Site Plan (pdf)
Links:
Ohio Department of Health Sewage Treatment System Site Regulations:
Henry County Sewage Treatment Rules
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Smoking Rules Effective December 7, 2006, regulations were passed relating to smoking in public buildings. The businesses are required to prohibit smoking, remove ashtrays and other smoking receptacles and post no-smoking signs with the number for reporting violations – 866-559-OHIO. Publications:
Smoking Rules (pdf)
Signs: Please note: If the no smoking symbol (  ) is used, it must, in accordance with ORC 3794.06A be printed in color.
Color Sign (8.5 x 11 inches) (pdf) /
Color Sign (5.5 x 8.5 inches) (pdf)
Black and White Sign (8.5 x 11) (pdf)
Links:
Ohio Department of Health Smoking Web Site
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Swimming Pool and Spa The Health Department provides annual licenses to public pool/spa operations. Each operation is inspected at a minimum of two times per year during their operation period. These inspections check for water temperature, clarity, chemical balance, and safety/cleanliness of the overall swimming environment. Forms:
Application for Plan Review (pdf) /
Equipment Replacement Notification Form (pdf)
Weekly Pool Spa Operation Report Form (pdf) Publications:
Blood and Vomit in a Pool (pdf) /
Body Fluid Spills
(pdf) /
Fecal Accident Response for Pool Staff
(pdf)
/
Questions and Answers for Facility Staff
(pdf) /
Information for Swimmers (pdf) /
Swimmers Ear (pdf) /
Operating a Public Spa
(pdf)Links:
Ohio Department of Health Swimming Pool and Spa SiteRegulations:
Swimming Pool and Spa Rules
(pdf)
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Tattooing and Body Piercing The Health Department issues annual licenses for tattoo/body piercing facilities located in Henry County. Inspections of these facilities are performed to ensure safety measures are appropriately taken by the operator of the facility. Forms:
Plan Review Application (pdf) Regulations:
Tattooing and Body Piercing Rules
(pdf)
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Water Systems Private water systems include wells, ponds, hauled water or cisterns as a water source. Installation or repair of a private water system requires a permit through the health department. The health department will also test private water systems for Coliform and E. Coli upon request of the owner. Forms:
Cistern Hauled Water Completion Form (pdf) /
Pond Water Completion Form (pdf)
/
Spring Water Completion Form (pdf) /
Well Pump Completion Form (pdf) /
Water/Sewage Evaluation Request Form (pdf) /
Application for Pond Drinking Water System (pdf) Publications:
Technical Guidance for Sealing Unused Wells (pdf) /
Well Chlorination Procedures (pdf) /
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
(pdf)Links: Ohio Department of Health Private Water System Site / Well Log Search, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Regulations :
Private Water Rules (pdf)
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