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Ealing 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Part VIII of the Act Outwork
(Sections 133 and 134)
| Nature of Work | Section 133 | Section 134 |
|---|---|---|
| No. of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 133 (1) (c) | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | |
| Wearing apparel: | ||
| Making, etc. | 142 | — |
| Artificial Flowers | 3 | — |
| Feather sorting | — | — |
| Paper bags | 5 | — |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 16 | — |
| Stuffed toys | 13 | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas stockings, etc | 100 | — |
| Lampshades | 2 | — |
| Brass and brass articles | 2 | — |
| Woodwork | 1 | — |
| Jewellery | 28 | — |
| Total | 312 | — |
During the year 266 inspections of Outworkers' premises were carried out by the
Public Health Inspectors.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operatives
acting under the supervision of the Chief Public Health Inspector.
Complaints 845
Premises inspected 989
Premises found to be infested with:
1. Rats 825
2. Mice 161
Re-visits to infested premises 3,530
Fees received for treatment 946 1. Od.
RODENT CONTROL IN SEWERS
The system of rodent control in sewers recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food, with the use of fluoracetamide as a direct poison bait
was again in operation in the Borough during 1964. In the areas selected for treatment
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