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Indeed, there is evidence to show that the public are becoming
more "Clean Air" conscious and that the national effort being
made by the formation of smoke control areas in the worst affected
districts, by education and publicity, is having a beneficial and
permanent effect.
As a further contribution to this campaign the Council have
agreed on invitation, to participate in a National Survey of Air
Pollution by Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide under the auspices of
The Warren Spring Laboratory, Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research.
Under this scheme a number of Authorities, including a few
in relatively non-polluted areas, have been invited either to start
taking measurements or to take measurements at new sites within
their area.
Stations for the purpose are to be set up in the district at 73,
Brighton Road, Purley and Selsdon Library.
Apart from a few minor complaints no problem has arisen in
connection with smoke nuisance during the year.
There is little or no industrial smoke in the district.
Hairdressing Establishments
Byelaws are now in force in the district which provide for
securing the cleanliness of premises and the instruments, towels,
equipment and materials used in the premises. During the year
39 visits were made in pursuance of the byelaws.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952
Inspections are carried out, as necessary, to ensure that
domestic heating appliances offered or exposed for sale are fitted
with proper guards complying with standards prescribed in
regulations made under the Act.
Mines & Quarries Act, 1954
This Act requires compliance with provisions designed to
prevent accidents arising through lack of proper fencing or too
easy access.
Routine visits are made to quarries in the district as
necessary.
Schools
In co-operation with the Divisional Medical Officer and in the
course of milk sampling, schools are visited from time to time.
During the year a complete survey of all the school kitchens in
the district, under the control of the County Education Authority,
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