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Dagenham 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Although no serious infestation was encountered during the year, there was a slight
increase in the number of complaints received in respect of infestations of rats and
mice; these occurred mainly in private dwellings.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1939
There are two riding establishments in the Borough; these are inspected annually
by the Council's veterinary surgeon. Conditions have been found to be satisfactory.
THE DISEASES OF ANIMALS (WASTE FOODS) ORDER, 1957
Legal proceedings were instituted in respect of a piggery where waste food fed to
pigs was inadequately cooked on unlicensed equipment. A fine of £15 was imposed
together with £5. 5. o. costs.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 AND 1948
Inspections
| Number on Register | Inspections | Number of Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 25 | 31 | — | — |
| Factories with mechanical power | 172 | 203 | 11 | 1 |
| Other premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including outworkers' premises) | 41 | 49 | ||
| Total | 238 | 283 | 11 | 1 |
Defects Found
| Number of defects | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | Referred by H.M. Inspector | Number of prosecutions instituted | |
| Want of cleanliness | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable temperature | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences:— Insufficient | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Unsuitable or defective | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | — |
| Not separate for sexes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other Offences | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 17 | 15 | — | 8 | 1 |
Outwork
No. of outworkers in August list 17
Nature of work—Making etc., wearing apparel.
20