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Circulars
Circulars on other matters relevant to the functions of the department and
issued by the various Government Departments during the year included those relating
to the following subjects:-
Accidental hypothermia: Active immunisation against tetanus; Avoidance of
carcinogenic aromatic amines in schools and other educational establishments;
Condensation in dwellings; Disposal of solid toxic wastes: Domestic smoke controlAvailability
of solid smokeless fuel; Housing Act 1969 - House improvements and
repair; International certificates of vaccination against smallpox and cholera;
Local Authority purchasing; Local authority health and welfare services programme
of capital projects; Management structure of the local authority nursing service;
Ministerial responsibility for the persona] social services; Psycho-geriatric
assessment units; Teachers of deaf and partially hearing pupils; Training of state
enrolled nurses in district nursing: Vaccination against anthrax; Vaccination against
rubel1a.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
The department's medical officers under take for the Council the medical examination
of new entrants to the Council's service, of staff and employees absent due to
sickness exceeding one month, of employees considered for participation in the
Sick Pay Scheme and for extension of service beyond the age of 65 years, as well as
assessments for gratuities and other reasons as required.
Examinations or assessments carried out during the year numbered 1,478 (details
on page 105.
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Persons who keep or use radioactive materials, unless exempted, are required,
under the provisions of the Radioactive Substances Act 1960, to register with the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government and to obtain authority for the accumulation
or disposal of radioactive waste.
The Ministry has issued 13 registration certificates under Section 1 of the Act
with respect to premises in the borough.
REFRESHER COURSES
Refresher and training courses attended by staff during the year are listed on
pages 122 to 126.
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