EHO Knows
Welcome to EHO Knows:
The Podcast for
Environmental Health Officers
Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, EHO Knows takes you inside the daily life of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). This podcast blends industry insights, practical tips, and humor to help you navigate the world of environmental health.
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned EHO, each episode offers valuable lessons, personal stories, and expert advice. We explore both the highs and lows of the job, showing how hindsight can lead to better practices.
Why You Should Tune In to EHO Knows?
Practical Advice
Humor & Insight
Expert Guests:
Where can you find EHO Knows?
Episode 1: The Salmonella Bomb
In the explosive first episode of EHO Knows, Shane 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 “bomb” that destroyed a gourmet burger joint and threatened lives. Lauriston shares the intense reality of managing a public health crisis.
Episode 2: Thrown in the Deep End
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 nicotine dependency—all while dealing with COVID-19. Discover what it means to “fill the void” for your community when disaster strikes and how adaptability becomes an EHO’s greatest tool.
