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Dagenham 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Eighteen informal samples were taken during the year; two samples of cotton felt were unsatisfactory The details are as follows:-
| Material | No. of Samples Submitted for Analysis |
|---|---|
| Rag Flock | 3 |
| Cotton Felt | 8 |
| Kapok | 3 |
| Sisal | 3 |
| Layered Flock | 1 |
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Five licences authorising the keeping of pet shops have been issued. The
conditions attached to the licences are those approved by the Association of
Municipal Corporation;no serious breach of the conditions occurred.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
Disinfestation of rate and mice is carried out under the supervision of
the district Inspectors by the manual employee attached to the department.
Service is free to householders but a charge on a time and material basis is
made for business premises. There was no major infestation of either rats or
mice during the year.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1949
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.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS (WASTE FOODS) ORDER. 1957
Licences were granted to operate plant and equipment for the boiling of
waste foods at four piggeries. No serious breach of the Order was found during
the year.
FACTORIES ACT, 1961
Inspections
| Number on Register | Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| Factories without mechanical | 27 | 15 | - | - |
| Factories with mechanical power | 148 | 160 | 10 | - |
| Other premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including outworkers premises) | 11 | 15 | - | |
| Total | 186 | 190 | 10 | - |