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While complaints have been less frequent than hitherto, any
reported nuisance has been the occasion for survey in the immediate
area, and for treatment in accordance with block control as advocated
by the Ministry.
Investigations, destruction and maintenance have entailed a
total of 2,213 visits by Rodent operatives, 1,631 to business premises
and 582 to dwellings in addition to inspections by the Sanitary
Inspectors as noted elsewhere.
Inspection of Factories.
There are 655 premises within the borough in connection with
which the Sanitary Inspectors make inspection from time to time
to ascertain that the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, and the
Sanitary Accommodation Regulations are complied with.
In addition to this routine work, hygiene of canteens, etc., has
received attention, and advice as to the fitness of food for human
consumption given as necessary.
The home addresses of 71 outworkers engaged in work at home
for Factories within and outside the Borough, have been visited
to ascertain hygienic.conditions and freedom from infectious disease.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
The following table includes the tabular statement by the
Chief Sanitary Inspector under article 27 (18) of the Sanitary
Officers (Outside London) regulations, 1935.
Tabulated Statement of Inspections and Details of Work
carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors.