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RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 19S1
Under the above Act, seventeen premises are registered for the
manufacture of articles of upholstery, toys, etc., and three premises
were licensed for the storing of rag flock. In the course of inspections
it has been noted that rag flock and other filling materials
are stored and used under hygienic conditions.
COMPLAINTS
The number of complaints registered at the counter was 881
and by letter 178.
INSPECTION OF FACTORIES
The number of factories in the Borough is 690 and these
have been subject to inspection by the Public Health Inspectors
to ascertain that the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, and
regulations as to sanitary accommodation are complied with.
The usual work of inspection of factory canteens has been maintained,
and advice given as necessary as to fitness or otherwise of
food for human consumption.
The home addresses of 79 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.