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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
Haringey 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Haringey]
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Outworkers
No action was required in respect of these matters, but the use of power machines in private houses continues to give rise to complaints from neighbours of noise and vibration and this aspect is dealt with elsewhere in this report.
| Outworkers | |
|---|---|
| Making of wearing apparel | 345 |
| Household linen | 15 |
| Making of curtains and furniture hangings | 4 |
| Making articles from brass | 2 |
| Umbrellas | 3 |
| Fur pulling | 1 |
| Artificial flowers | 11 |
| Cardboard boxes | 23 |
| Making of brushes | 7 |
| Feather sorting | 1 |
| Button carding | 60 |
| Christmas Crackers | 10 |
| Total | 482 |
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT 1960
The Council is notified of all premises within the Borough in respect of which certificates are
issued by theMinistry ofHousing and Local Government for the keeping and use therein of radioactive
materials.
Nine certificates of registration were in operation at the end of the year. Two certificates were
issued during the year to cover minor amendments at premises already registered.
Following the receipt of details of new registrations, a public health inspector visits the
relevant premises so that the Department can be kept informed of the levels and use of radioactive
materials in the Borough.
Student Public Health Inspectors
1968 was the first year during which the training of the student public health inspectors was
directly under the supervision of a senior public health inspector following the appointment of Mr. W.
Shackcloth as from 1st December 1967.
Whilst the training programme was not fully developed, student public health inspectors have
been participating more fully in the work of the Department than was previously possible, and have
benefited from the more intensive planning of their practical training in addition to their normal
duties. It has also been possible to commence the formation of a small technical library.
Student public health inspectors attend the four year Education Board Diploma Course at
Tottenham Technical College and all seven students passed their individual examinations (1967-8
session) including 1 in the final, and 2 in the Intermediate examinations. In the 1968—9 session,
the Department has 8 students - two on each year of the Course.
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