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Tottenham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Rodent Control
Treatment of the sewer manholes with sodium fluoracetate four time a year was
continued. Annually, in April, the treatment is now preceded by a test bait, using
sausage rusk, to assess the poison bait requirements. Since commencing to use sodium
fluoracetate, in 1959, there has been a steady fall in the number of "takes" of between
25% and 30% per annum. The method of assessment was changed in 1961 from direct
poison "take" readings to prebait "take" readings so that sufficient information has not
yet been obtained for the purpose of annual comparison.
The following is a summary of premises treated in 1962:-
(1) Houses 646
(2) Shops 51
(3) Factories 32
(4) School Canteens 100
(5) Miscellaneous 28
(6) Total Charge for 2-5 above £138 12s. l0d.
Factories
The Borough has a highly industrialised area on its eastern side, in addition to
much light industry generally.
The local authority is responsible for enforcing certain provisions of the Factories Act and visits are made to the factories for this purpose. Good co-operation is maintained between the Department and H.M. Factories Inspector in matters of mutual interest.
| Premises | No. on Register | Number of Inspections | Written Notices | Occupier Prosecuted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which sections 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 are enforced by local authority | 55 | 13 | - | - | ||
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which section 7 is enforced by local authority | 681 | 167 | 11 | - | ||
| (iii) Other premises in which section 7 is enforced by local authority (excluding outworkers premises) | 12 | 12 | - | - | ||
| Total | 748 | 192 | 11 | - | ||