Broward County Health Department: To promote and protect the health and safety of all persons in Broward County through the delivery of quality public health services
Environmental Health
Occupational Health

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  1. Complaint Acceptance - Because of other agencies’ involvement in the area of occupational health, the following complaint referral procedures should be followed:
    1. For private industry employees, there are three federal sources for workplace safety and health. Employee complaints about his/her employer’s place of business should be referred to (a). Employer/employee requests for consultation assistance should be referred to (b) and (c).
      1. Complaints should be referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), at 954.424.0242,
      2. The University of South Florida, College of Public Health, has developed a consultation program, under a federal grant at 866.273.1105.
      3. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers a health hazard evaluation program for workplaces. A health hazard evaluation may be requested at  800.35.NIOSH (800.356,4674).
    2. For state, county and municipal employees not covered by OSHA standards, they should be referred to their respective Risk Management Division:
      1. Broward County Health Department Employees, Risk Management Department at 954.467.4824.
      2. Broward County Employees, Risk Management Division, at 954.357.7200.
      3. Broward County School Board Employees, Risk Management Department, at 754.321.3200,
      4. For other governmental employees without a Risk Management Department, the University of South Florida,
        College of Public Health        , has developed a consultation program, at 866.273.1105. Also, NIOSH, offers a health hazard evaluation program for workplaces. A health hazard evaluation may be requested at 800.35.NIOSH (800.356.4674).
    3. When a complainant is reporting air pollution from an outside source or from another free-standing building, the call should be referred to the Broward County Environmental Protection Department (BCEPD) at  954.519.1220.
    4. Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace:
      There are currently no services available from the State of Florida for indoor air quality in the workplace. The 2000 Florida Legislature did not pass legislation to reauthorize services provided by the Department of Labor and Employment Security's Division of Safety. As a result the Division of Safety stopped providing workplace indoor air quality services on July 1st, 2000. The Department of Health is currently unable to assume those services lost when the Division of Safety ceased operation.
      There are three federally funded sources for workplace safety and health. The University of South Florida, College of Public Health, has developed a consultation program, under a federal grant. NIOSH, offers a health hazard evaluation program for workplaces. A health hazard evaluation, may be requested from NIOSH at 800.35.NIOSH (800.356.4674). OSHA, at 954.424.0242 is responsible for federal regulatory issues related to workplace health and safety in Florida.
      Currently, there are no states or federal standards for acceptable indoor air quality in workplaces. A summary and technical review of indoor air quality in workplaces information is available from OSHA.
    5. When complaints are received regarding the possible presence of asbestos, the complainant is to be referred according to the following guidelines:
      1. For state owned buildings, contact the designated building asbestos contact person.
      2. For Broward County buildings, contact Kaarlo Kalervo, DEP Regional Asbestos Coordinator, at 561.681.6621.
      3. For other governmental building or private business, contact Walt Richards or Clifton Bittle, EPA-NESHAP compliance officers, Broward County Environmental Protection Department (BCEPD) at 954.519.1420.
      4. For private and public schools, contact John Hund, EPA-AHERA, Regional Asbestos Coordinator, at 404.562.8978
      5. For private individuals, contact a licensed
        asbestos consultant.
  2. Complaint Referrals Involving Smoking in Enclosed Indoor Workplaces:
    1. To report a violation of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA), the public may call the office at 1 (800) 337-3742 or correspond via e-mail. If mailing a complaint, the FCIAA program office will need the following information: Name of enclosed indoor workplace where violation is occurring, mailing address, city, and zip code, nature of violation(s), and if possible, the name of the person in charge. Mail to the Division of Health Access and Tobacco, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C23, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1743.

Indoor air quality program

The objective of this program is to minimize risks from exposures to toxics and other potentially hazardous agents in indoor environments, primarily in private homes and other residential buildings. This objective is achieved through collection, compiling, correlating and providing factual information, monitoring and assessing health risks due to exposures to agents in the indoor environment.

This program responds to inquiries and requests for assistance on indoor air toxics issues with no specific regulatory authority authorized.

  • Response includes assessment of health risks from exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents in the indoor environment. The department may collect, compile and correlate information on public health and exposures to indoor air toxins through sampling and testing.
  • The Broward county health department environmental health section provides indoor air quality consultations, indoor air sampling and testing for a fee specified in the established BCHD fee schedule.

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