Occupational Health and Safety

The Tri-County Health Department will dissolve entirely on December 31, 2022.  

Adams County Residents:  On January 1, 2023 the Adams County Health Department will begin providing all public health services including all Environmental Health services.  Please visit Adams County Health Department for more information. 

Arapahoe County Residents:  On January 1, 2023 Arapahoe County Public Health will begin providing all public health services including all Environmental Health services.  Please visit Arapahoe County Public Health for more information. 

Douglas County Residents: Beginning September 1, 2022, the Douglas County Health Department assumed responsibility for all Environmental Health services in Douglas County. On January 1, 2023 the Douglas County Health Department will begin providing all public health services.   Please contact 720 643-2400 or visit Douglas County Health Department for more information. 

Occupational health refers to the identification and control of the risks in the workplace arising from physical, chemical, and other hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. These hazards may include chemical agents and solvents, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, physical agents such as loud noise or vibration, and physical hazards such as electricity or dangerous machinery.