London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Islington 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Vermin
Rodents treated 2652.
In January the rodent control staff commenced working under incentive bonus scheme conditions
resulting in a greatly improved service being provided.
Pigeons
Treatments by an authorised catcher are carried out on the Council's behalf. During the year a total of
20 treatments were made.
FACTORIES AND OUTWORK
FACTORIES ACT 1961
Routine inspections were carried out during the year and several joint visits were carried out with the
H.M. Factory Inspectorate of the Department of Employment and Productivity to resolve problems of
mutual concern.
INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors)
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written notices | Occupiers prosecuted | |||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are to be enforced by local authorities. | 21 | 12 | - | ||
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which section 7 is enforced by the local authority. | 2,120 | 728 | 190 | - | |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority (excluding out-workers' premises). | 68 | 56 | - | ||
| Total | 2,209 | 796 | 190 | - | |