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Disinfestation and Disinfection.
No change in our arrangements has taken place within the last year.
Rodent Control.
During the year the Rodent Operative paid some 317 visits to
deal with new infestations. 1,461 routine or revisits were paid.
The premises visited comprised 270 dwellings and 47 business
premises or factories.
A change relevant to your general arrangements meant that
domestic infestations were treated free of charge. The revenue accruing
from the nominal charge previously made did not in the event justify
the work involved.
Arrangements concerning business premises remain unaltered, i.e.,
that payment is made on a basis of work done.
Attendance at meetings of No. 3 Essex Workable Area Committee
is normally made by the Chief Public Health Inspector so that a wider
picture of County progress and procedure is available.
The Rodent Operative has attended single day Refresher Courses
under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Farm Work.
Eighteen visits were made to farms by the Rodent Operative.
Most of our farmers keep a stock of ' Warfarin' rat poison which
they use when required and some engage private contractors to do
this work.
Eleven infestations were found and cleared.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
The Essex County Council granted licences, to ten persons during
the year authorising them to carry on establishments for massage or
special treatment.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
Twenty-four visits were paid during the year. 20 appliances were
tested (involving 49 tests) and 2 failed one of the prescribed tests.
These two fires were returned to the manufacturers.
Two shopkeepers found to be selling unsatisfactory second hand
fires withdrew them from sale at our request.
Old Metal Dealers (Hornchurch) Order, 1956.
At the end of the year 13 persons had registered as Dealers in old
metal.