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Vermin and Pests
Supervising work of rodent operatives in destruction
of rats and mice.
Advice and assistance in control of vermin and other
insect pests.
Destruction of pigeons.
Animals
Inspection of Riding Establishments.
Inspection of Pet Shops.
Inspection of farms.
Inspections under Diseases of Animals Acts.
Licensing of premises and plant for boiling of swill.
Checking of records of movement of farm animals.
Health Education
Giving of talks and lectures to local organisations on
various aspects of the work of the Department.
Miscellaneous Duties
Noise - investigations and abatement of noise nuisances.
Rivers and Watercourses - tracing sources of pollution.
Private Accommodation roads and passages - securing
regular scavenging.
Rag Flock - supervision of use in making of upholstery etc.,
Exhumations - attendance to see that these are properly
conducted.
During the year 10,559 inspections and 11,850 reinspections were made and
653 samples taken. Details of these are given later in the report.
In addition to visiting and inspecting premises, the Inspectors devote a
considerable amount of time to interviewing members of the public seeking advice
on various health matters, owners and builders proposing to execute works,householders
regarding their liabilities under Smoke Control Orders, food traders regarding
their premises and supplies, etc., The Inspectors have regular hours
i.e. 9.a.m. - 10.a.m. and 5.p.m. - 5.30.p.m. when they are in attendance at the
Town Hall and are available for interview. The rest of their time is spent out on
their respective districts.
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