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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 351 visits to
deal with new infestations. 1,568 routine or revisits were paid.
The premises visited comprised 289 dwellings and 62 business
premises or factories.
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.
Twenty-nine 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.
Three infestations were found and clcared.
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.
Routine visits were made to these premises.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
During the year 24 visits were paid in this connection. 16 appliances
were tested (involving 43 tests) and one was found to be unsatisfactory.
Two others failed one of the prescribed tests. These three fires were
withdrawn from sale.
A demonstration of the testing of fireguards was given to the
Press during the year.
Old Metal Dealers (Hornchurch) Order, 1956.
At the end, of the year 13 persons had registered as Dealers in Old
Metal.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Forty-three visits were paid to the 10 Pet Shops in the District.