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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
Fulham 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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The year under review saw the coming into operation (on 31st March,
1950) of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949. This Act repealed
the Rats & Mice Destruction Act, 1919, and the Infestation Order 194-3, and
more clearly defines the duties of owners of property and local authorities.
The Act lays down that it is a duty of any occupier to notify the local
authority of the presence of rats or mice on premises or land. Notification
of the presence of pest infestation of food premises is to be made direct to
the Ministry.
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FACTORIES ACT. 1937
The following details relate to the matters under Parts I & VIII
of the Factories Act, 1937, which are administered by the Fulham Borough
Council:-
Part I of the Act.
| Premises | Inspections | No. of written Notices |
|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 47 | Int. 13 |
| Factories with mechanical power | 172 | Stat. 4 |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations & Works)of engineering construction. | 6 | - |
| No. of re-inspections of all factories | 563 | - |
| Total | 788 | 17 |