Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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DEFICIENCIES FOUND AND REMEDIED
TOTAL | |||
---|---|---|---|
Found | Remedied | ||
Cleanliness | 243 | 43 | |
Overcrowding | 32 | 5 | |
Heating | 21 | 18 | |
Provision of Thermometer | 618 | 409 | |
Ventilation | 271 | 109 | |
Lighting | 121 | 40 | |
Insufficient Sanitary Accommodation | 52 | 19 | |
Deficient Sanitary Accommodation | 358 | 124 | |
Insufficient Washing Facilities | 42 | 22 | |
Hot Water/Warm Water Required | 148 | 160 | |
Other Deficient Washing Accommodation | 108 | 47 | |
Drinking Water | 20 | 32 | |
Clothing Accommodation | 47 | 34 | |
Seating Facilities | 7 | 4 | |
Eating Facilities | 2 | 2 | |
Dangerous Machinery | 121 | 32 | |
Floors & Staircases | 509 | 234 | |
Noise & Vibration | - | - | |
First Aid | 690 | 378 | |
Abstract | 857 | 407 | |
Total | 4,267 | 2,119 | |
Intimations Served | 1,063 |
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
Rodent Infestations
The number of recorded complaints rose during the year to 2021 compared with 1753
in 1965, and resulted in a record total of 8020 visits by rodent investigators and
27/792 by rodent operators No infestation by ship rat was discovered.
The Workable Area Committee was replaced by the London No. 1 (Northern) Pest
Control Committee on the 25th May, 1966 under the Chairmanship of Mr. W.C. Bartlett,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the rodent officer and his
staff during 1966:-
N.B. For the purpose of completing paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, each property is entered
once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments:-
N.B. For the purpose of completing paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, each property is entered once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments:-
Type of Property: - | Local Authority Premises | Dwelling Houses | Business Premises | TOTAL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Complaints received (including repeats) | 96 | 1,565 | 360 | 2,021 |
2. (a) | Number of properties inspected as a result of Notification | (a)122 | 1,547 | 367 | 2,036 |
(b) | (initial complaint only) Block survey | (b) 55 | 401 | 101 | 557 |
3. | Number of properties found to be infested by rats (including Nil ship rats) | 123 | 611 | 147 | 881 |
4. | Number of properties found to be infested by mice | 33 | 1,033 | 170 | 1,236 |
5. | Completed treatments during the year | 183 | 1,713 | 376 | 2,272 |
6. | Number of Business Agreements dealt with | 221 |