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Another aspect of the work, namely home safety, has
also had special attention during the year, particularly
after the introduction of the regulations made under the
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952. These regulations
should do something to reduce the number of
incidents due to accidental burning in the home, but they
make no provision for the guarding of many gas and
electric fires already in use. It is to be hoped that
householders will themselves take steps to see that their
gas, electric and open fires are all adequately guarded.
No regulations, however, will prevent accidents in the
home if there is carelessness; the best preventive
measure is the exercise of ordinary common sense.
The work of the Chief Sanitary Inspector and the
other members of the Staff of the Public Health Department
has been of a high order during the year and thanks are
due to them for their great efforts. The co-operation and
encouragement of the Public Health Committee also has
been most valuable and is very greatly appreciated.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
O. C. DOBSON
Medical Officer of Health
April, 1955.