View report page

During the year 251 visits were made by the Public
Health Inspectors to ensure that the requirements of the
Acts were complied with and two minor infringements were
dealt with by warning letters.
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act.
Although upholstery is carried out at several premises
in the district all but one, on account of the type of
filling used, fall outside the scope of the Act. These
premises are registered and were visited twice during the
year. The other premises used for upholstery and similar
trades are also visited occasionally so that if circumstances
change and a type of work to which the Act applies
is undertaken, the provisions of the Act can be enforced.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act.
This Act makes it compulsory for new gas. electric and
oil heaters to have suitable guards fitted. Such appliances
are sold at 28 shops in the district and 22 visits were
made to these premises by the Public Health Inspectors in
the enforcement of the Act.
Pet Animals Act.
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that pet animals
are sold under conditions which do not expose them to
cruelty or unnecessary discomfort. Four premises are
licensed under the Act and 21 visits were made by Public
Health Inspectors to secure complaince with the conditions
of the licence. No contraventions were found.
Agriculture (Safety. Health & Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956
Sections 3(1) and 5 of this Act. relating to the provision
and maintenance of sanitary conveniences for agricultural
workers are enforced by the Public Health Inspectors
and parts of the district are still sufficiently rural to
provide a use for these provisions.
45