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EHO Knows
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Welcome to EHO Knows – the podcast for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, each episode dives into the highs and lows of our daily work, offering valuable tips, insights, and a dose of humour. Whether you’re a seasoned EHO or just starting out, this channel provides a unique opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discover how hindsight can guide us to better practices. Join us and our diverse guests as we navigate the ever-evolving world of environmental health. Subscribe and stay informed, entertained, and inspired!
Episodes
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E39: Somebody's Watching w/ Jason Scarborough
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane welcomes Jason Scarborough back to explore the rapidly evolving world of electronic surveillance and what it means for environmental health professionals. From smart glasses and smartphones to drones, hidden cameras and vehicle tracking, they examine how new...
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E38: Helping hand w/ Wendy Gambley (Part 2)
In Part Two of Shane’s interview with Wendy Gambley, the focus shifts from the confronting experiences discussed in Part One to the emotional demands of working in environmental health. They explore how repeated exposure to difficult situations, conflict with community members, and a lack of...
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E37: A Cruel World w/ Wendy Gambley (Part 1)
**Content Warning. This episode contains discussions of disturbing themes and topics including but not limited to; Harm to animals, Domestic Violence, Gun violence, Threats of Violence.** Listeners be warned, this episode contains some of most confronting experiences we've covered on EHO Knows....
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E36: A Grave Mistake w/ Ben Lees (Part 2)
In Part Two of Ben Lees discussion, he continues to explore the unusual world of cemetery work and environmental health, looking at the different legal and public health considerations surrounding exhumations. Get a front row to history and learn about the evolution of burial and cremation...
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E35: Dead End Job w/ Ben Lees (Part 1)
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane speaks with Ben Lees about the unusual beginnings of his EHO which had him overseeing the exhumation of human remains. They explore some of Ben’s most memorable experiences working in one of the UK’s largest cemeteries, from unexpected discoveries and…
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E34: Return of the Rambo w/ Sarah Ainsworth
Fan favourite Sarah Ainsworth is back in the hot seat with a real-world food safety scenario: what would you do if you witnessed poor food handling while eating out? Where do you draw the line between a minor issue and a genuine public health risk and can EHOs really 'leave work at work?'. Thank...
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E33: Dunn Explaining w/ Louise Dunn (Part 2)
In Part Two of Shane's interview with Louise Dunn, moving beyond what Environmental Health Officers do, they explore how practitioners actually apply their knowledge, skills and experience across four key areas: protecting, helping, collaborating, and leading and innovating. They also explore how...
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E32: Dunn Thinking w/ Louise Dunn (Part 1)
In Part One of Shanes interview with Louise Dunn they strive to once more explore one of the biggest challenges facing the environmental health profession: explaining what Environmental Health Officers actually do. Louise reflects on the motivations behind her current work and why a lack of...
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E31: Ward Off w/ Kareen Dunlop
In this episode, Shane is joined by Kareen Dunlop, an operating theatre nurse educator and infection control specialist, to explore the remarkable transformation of one of the world's most challenged public hospitals. Facing a post-operative death rate of 38%, limited resources, overcrowding, and...
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E30: Historic Hygiene w/Barry Palmer
In this episode, Shane is joined by Barry Palmer for a fascinating journey through the history of hand hygiene. From the earliest evidence of soap and washing practices to the breakthroughs of Semmelweis, Pasteur and modern infection control, they explore how our understanding of hygiene has...
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E29: Brand New Day w/ Jason Barnes
In this episode, Shane is joined by Jason Barnes for a new take on one of the biggest challenges facing the environmental health profession: its identity. Why are EHOs so often misunderstood? why does the profession struggles to articulate its value? and what does this mean for public health,...
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E28: Pierce The Veil w/ Lisa Hughes
CW: This episode gets pretty gross and covers topics including skin penetration, suspension hooking and being sprayed with bodily fluids. In this episode Shane is once again joined by Environmental Health Officer Lisa Hughes for a deep dive into the strange, confronting, and often overlooked…
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E27: Zombie Town w/ Stephen Stout
In this episode Shane is joined by Environmental Health Officer and educator Stephen Stout, who shares a series of confronting and unforgettable stories from the frontline of environmental health. Drawing on years of field experience, Stephen explores the moments that test not only technical...
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E26: Barf Blog w/ Dr Douglas Powell (Part 2)
In this episode Shane is once again joined by internationally renowned food safety expert Dr. Douglas Powell. Through the story of Barf Blog, one of the earliest and most influential food safety blogs Dr. Powell shares how a passion for storytelling, science, and public education transformed the...
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E25: Global Gut Quiz w/ Dr Douglas Powell (Part 1)
In this episode Shane is joined by globally respected food safety expert Dr. Douglas Powell, whose decades of experience in foodborne illness research are put to the test in a fast-paced quiz. From deadly E. coli outbreaks and salmonella scandals to waterborne disasters and the risks of modern...
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E24: Sushi Happens w/ Kylie D'Alton
In this episode Shane is joined by Environmental Health Officer Kylie D’Alton to tackle what may be one of the most underestimated food safety threats in modern society: sushi. One of the world’s most popular convenience foods quickly reveals a perfect storm of food poisoning risks. From raw...
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E23: Under the Microscope w/ Jacob Shaw
In this episode Shane is joined by Environmental Health Officer Jacob Shaw, who shares his unique journey from the confines of a microbiology lab to the frontline of public health. Jacob reveals just how powerful modern diagnostics have become, and why many Environmental Health Officers may be...
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E22: Cruise Control w/ Cameron Smith (Part 2)
In part two of Cruise Control Shane is re-joined by Environmental Health Officer Cameron Smith, continuing the conversation on life at sea as a Public Health Officer aboard international cruise ships. From managing difficult crew and enforcing strict public health standards to navigating the...
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E21: Cruise Control w/ Cameron Smith (Part 1)
In this episode Shane is joined by Environmental Health Officer Cameron Smith, who shares his journey from flood response in Australia to life at sea as a Public Health Officer aboard international cruise ships. Set against the backdrop of post-COVID cruising, Cameron reveals the realities of...
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Bonus: Hāngī Hygiene w/ Monique Goodhew (NZIEH Special)
In this episode Shane is joined by Environmental Health Officer Monique Goodhew, who brings a unique perspective shaped by her deep cultural roots and professional experience in New Zealand, exploring the rich traditions of Māori food practices and how they continue to shape large community...
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E20: The Trachoma Project w/ Melissa Stoneham
In this episode Shane is joined by Associate Professor Melissa Stoneham for one of the most powerful reminders of what environmental health is really about. As the lead of the Ending Trachoma Project in Western Australia, Melissa shares how a disease that is 100% preventable is still causing...
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E19: The Rising Sun w/ Lisa Hughes
**Content Warning** This episode discusses adult themes including sex work, sex trafficking, drug use, exploitation, and sexually transmitted infections, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode Shane is joined by environmental health veteran and advocate Lisa Hughes for one of...
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E18: Rooster Gate w/ Tanya Morrison
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Tanya Morrison to unpack the absurd yet true story of Rooster Gate. What begins as a single noisy rooster crowing at dawn spirals into a decade-long saga of neighbour complaints, environmental health investigations, sound monitoring, lockdown...
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E17: Dr. No w/ Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey (Part 3)
In the final instalment of this Bond-esque trilogy, EHO Knows follows Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey from a locked-down Sydney to the remote Solomon Islands, where COVID arrives years later with all new challenges. This episode closes the series with powerful insights on public health, hindsight…
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E16: Corona Royale w/ Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey (Part 2)
In this high stakes second part of Shane's interview with Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey as she trades Caribbean sunshine for a Sydney lock-down. Stepping into a national research role advising government during extreme lockdowns, Stephanie reflects on the contrast between Australia’s pursuit of…
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E15: Virus of the Caribbeans w/ Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey (Part 1)
In this jet-setting episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey for a journey through the very early days of COVID-19. From Sydney to the Caribbean, Stephanie shares how she stepped into a senior regional public health role just as a mysterious new virus began to emerge,...
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E14: Caring Is not Sharing w/ Dr. Greg Whiteley (Part 1)
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane continues his discussion with former EHO and hygiene expert Dr. Greg Whiteley, who lifts the lid on the invisible world of germs lurking in our kitchens, bathrooms, and even hospital ICUs. From contaminated chair handles to “clean” stainless steel surfaces...
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E13: Sharing Isn't Caring w/ Dr. Greg Whiteley (Part 1)
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Dr. Greg Whiteley former EHO and now a global authority on hygiene science for a fascinating and confronting deep dive into handwashing and cross-contamination. Greg uncovers the unseen world of microbes that travel across nineteen touches, the...
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Bonus: Tell us what you think
In this bonus episode of Shane van de Vorstenbosch takes a moment to step back to reflect, reconnect, with you. We are endlessly thankful for everyone who has tuned in, contributed stories, or supported the show’s journey so far and the best way for the show to keep getting better is to hear what...
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E12: A bar with no Fear w/ Megan Nilon
In this episode Shane is joined by long-time Environmental Health Officer Megan Nilon, who shares a story set in a tiny Western Queensland town of just 100 people, inside a century-old country pub where she uncovers everything from pests to structural challenges. What unfolds is a transformation,...
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E11: Beauty and the Beast w/ Tanya Morrison
In this episode Shane and Environmental Health Officer and President of the New Zealand Institute of Environmental Health, Tanya Morrison, delve into the under-regulated world of the appearance industry. Drawing on her in-depth research of tattooing, piercing, and beauty therapy both in New…
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E10: Going Public w/ Lydia Buchtmann
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane sits down with Lydia Buchtmann, the tenacious force behind the Food Safety Information Council. For nearly 30 years, Lydia has championed public education on everything from handwashing to deadly mushrooms. They explore the Council’s vital role in closing the...
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E9: The Future is Now w/ Andrew Mathieson
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Andrew Mathieson to explore how technology is transforming the work of Environmental Health Officers. From remote inspections and smart data tools to AI-driven assessments and hygiene-testing tech, this conversation highlights practical innovations...
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E8: Departing Waters w/ Andrew Waters
In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane sits down with Andrew Waters for his second episode on flood but this time taking a look at the aftermath. Listen in for a fascinating conversation about arriving at Fitzroy Crossing in the wake of devastating floods. This episode goes beyond immediate disaster...
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E7: El Presidente Strikes Back w/ Sarah Ainsworth (Part 2)
In this episode Shane reunites with Sarah Ainsworth, President of Environmental Health Australia (NSW), to continue their conversation on: How technology reshapes the way we work and live and how can environmental health professionals harness innovation or be hindered by it. How social…
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E7: El Presidente Strikes Back w/ Sarah Ainsworth (Part 2) [Captioned]
In this episode Shane reunites with Sarah Ainsworth, President of Environmental Health Australia (NSW), to continue their conversation on: How technology reshapes the way we work and live and how can environmental health professionals harness innovation or be hindered by it. How social…
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E6: Law & Order w/ Jason Scarborough
Shane teams up with Jason Scarborough to get behind the gavel in this courtroom-themed episode, Law and Order: EHO Unit. When Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) are called to testify, how can they be ready to take the stand with confidence? Shane and Jason break down the best strategies for…
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E5: A New EHOpe w/ Sarah Ainsworth (Part 1)
Shane sits down with Sarah Ainsworth, El Presidente of EHA NSW, for the first of a two-part conversation on the vital role of EHOs and what does the future have in store. Environmental health officers are often told that “silence is a standing ovation,” Sarah and Shane discuss why it’s more...
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E4: How to save the World w/ Ariana Johnson
Shane sits down with the enthusiastic Ariana Johnson to talk about her early days as an EHO and what makes the role so appealing to a younger audience. They dive into how the job taps into childhood dreams of curiosity and problem-solving. In a break from the usual format, this episode reflects…
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E3: Pied Piper w/ Max Payne
In this episode, Shane chats with EHO guest Max Payne (no, not that Max Payne) about the infamous "Pied Piper Incident." What started as a routine trainee inspection turned into uncovering a subterranean rat metropolis beneath a shopping centre. From the first signs of scratches and chewed...
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E2: Thrown in the Deep End w/ Cameron Smith
In this gripping second episode of EHO Knows, Shane chats with Cameron Smith about the extreme challenges of being an Environmental Health Officer during the devastating Lismore floods. Cameron shares how he was thrown into chaos, managing everything from securing vital medications to addressing...
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E1: The Salmonella Bomb w/ Lauriston Muirhead
In the explosive first episode of EHO Knows, Shane van de Vorstenbosch sits down with Lauriston Muirhead to uncover the shocking story behind Albury's mass Salmonella outbreak that sickened over 100 people. Lauriston reveals how a single egg turned into a hidden time bomb, unleashing a Salmonella...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to EHO Knows – the podcast for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, each episode dives into the highs and lows of our daily work, offering valuable tips, insights, and a dose of humour. Whether you’re a seasoned EHO or just starting out, this channel provides a unique opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discover how hindsight can guide us to better practices. Join us and our diverse guests as we navigate the ever-evolving world of environmental health. Subscribe and stay informed, entertained, and inspired!
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