
Dr Stephen Battersby
Dr Stephen Battersby is a freelance environmental health and housing consultant, and researcher. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Royal Society for Public Health (and is now retired).
He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Healthand is currently a Vice President.
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Dampness in Dwellings Causes , Effects and Remedies (2nd Edn) published
This revised and update book provides a definition of dampness in each of its forma and helps distinguish between the different forms including condensation. It details the various potential sources, and causes which can result in damage to the building and also damage to the health of occupiers. It is practical in approach and provides an outline of possible solutions considering aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of damp (and mould). It considers in detail why dampness is a threat to the health of occupiers (and as such provides evidence to support judgements to those using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System or carrying out investigations under Awaab's Law). This book thus shows why there is a need to protect the health of occupiers by removing dampness.
The e-book is available here​
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Ethics and the Environmental Health Profession - the importance of being ethical​ (https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003625339)
​Provides an exploration of how a stronger ethical basis for the work of environmental health practitioners (EHPs) can contribute to improved public health, because EHPs/environmental health officers (EHOs) come into daily contact with members of the public to address threats to their health and wellbeing. This book examines what is meant by professional ethics and the role of professional bodies in ensuring members of the profession act ethically. See
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The e-book is also available here