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Ealing 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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SECTION 3
SANITARY INSPECTION
THE WORK OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS IN 1958
I append a report to the Medical Officer of Health by
the Chief Public Health Inspector giving details of the
work of the Public Health Inspectors during the year.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936
| Inspections | |
|---|---|
| Premises inspected on complaint | 2,163 |
| Other nuisances observed by Inspectors | 118 |
| Premises inspected in connection with infectious disease | 840 |
| Smoke observations | 223 |
| Houses without water supply | 69 |
| Inspections of moveable dwellings | 18 |
| Other inspections | 1,901 |
| Re-inspections | 5,828 |
| Intimation Notices served | 1,332 |
| Statutory Notices served | 106 |
| Letters written | 2,060 |
| Proceedings before magistrates | 9 |
Legal Proceedings,
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936, SECTIONS 93, 45 & 39
Non-compliance with Statutory Notices
In 9 cases legal proceedings were taken to enforce
compliance with notices requiring the abatement of nuisances.
In 2 cases Orders were made by the Magistrates for
the necessary work to be carried out within a stated
period.
The other 7 cases were adjourned sine die as the work
was in hand.
CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
Inspections in connection with proposed
Smoke Control Area 789
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949 to 1954
Complaints received 138
Inspections of Milk Purveyors' Premises 92