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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Crayford 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Control of Rodents and other rests
160 complaints in respect of rat and mice infestations were received
and full investigated.
During the months of April and October the foul water sewers were
treated with Warfarin for the destruction of rats and where a manhole was
found to be infested, treatment was continued until their extinction. I
enjoyed the co-operation and assistance of the Engineer and Surveyor who,
once again, placed additional labour, lifting mechanisms plus motor transport
readily available. Sewer infestations were again remarkably low, despite
development of land and the consequent increase in new lengths of sewers.
Shops Act
A total number of 123 visits were made during the year. This figure
includes Sunday and evening visits
Jo serious breach of the Act was noted.
Prescribed Particulars on the Administration of the Factories Act, 1961.
1. Inspections for purposes of provisions as to Health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors)
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 79 | 72 | 5 | — |
| (iii)Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by Local Authority (excluding outworkers premises) | 18 | 18 | 1 | — |
| Total | 109 . | 102 | 6 | — |