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FACTORIES ACT. 1937.
572 inspections of Factories were made during
the year. The number of factories on the register
increased slightly and the standard was found to be quite
good generally, and much work was achieved by co-operation
with the managements. Most of the defects found were in
respect of the sanitary accommodation provided, and this
necessitated the supervision of a large amount of drainage
work. Verbal notice was given in some minor cases where
conditions did not comply with the provisions of the Act,
and in others written notice was served. 68 Notices
wore served during the year.
OUTWORKERS .
Regular inspections of the homes of outworkers
were made during the year and in most cases conditions
were found to bo very satisfactory. 292 visits were
paid and it was not found necessary to serve any notices
or to institute any prosecutions for work in unwholesome
premises. Once again, considerable difficulty was
experienced in gaining access to some of the homes, but
this generally was overcome. Firms co-operated well,
and no instances were found of omission to supply lists
of outworkers. One or two new firms have been sending
lists to the Council during the year, and several firms
have ceased to employ outworkers.
RODENT CONTROL REPORT FROM JANUARY 5TH. 1947 - January
3rd, 1948.
Domestic. Business.
Visits - Rodent Officer. 246 254
" - Investigators. 9948 1976
" - Operatives. 4886 1749
Drains Tested. 290 51
" Defective. 66 15
" Repaired 47 6
Opened for examination. 32 3
Other preventive works. - -
Reported infestations. 1324 306
Premises cleared. 1282 308
Additional to above.
Business Premises.
Poison Baits Laid. 6,126
Bodies recovered. 543
Domestic Premises.
Poison baits laid. 5,090
Bodies Recovered. 192
Maintenance Treatments Nos. 5 and 6 of Sewers.
June - July and November - December.
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