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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bexley 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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A volumetric apparatus for the measurement of sulphur
dioxide and smoke is installed at the Health Department,
Brampton Road, and a summary of the results obtain is
set out below.
Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide.
| Average Value | Highest Value | Lowest Value | Average Value | Highest Value | Lowest Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clean Air Act, 1956—Smoke Control Areas.
The Borough of Bexley (No. 1) Smoke Control Order,
came into operation on the 1st October, 1963. A few contraventions
of the Order were observed during the first few
weeks, but a visit and talk with the occupiers concerned had
the desired result.
During the year a survey of the second area was commenced.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949.
One full time Rodent Operative is employed by
Department for the treatment of surface infestations, and the
test baiting and maintenance treatment of sewers is carried
out by the sewermen under the supervision of the Department.
No charge is made for treatment carried out at private
dwelling houses, but the occupiers of business premises are
charged for disinfestation work.