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RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 AND 1928.
3 samples of rag flock were taken under the above Acts,
all of which complied with the Rag Flock Regulations, 1912.
The samples were found to contain not more than 10 parts of
chlorine per 100,000.
NOISE.
Complaints of noise are increasing. During 1937, 83
observations were made.
“ In noise we are faced with an environmental problem
which has markedly increased in significance in recent years
with the development of mechanised civilisation.
It must be recognised that individuals vary very much in
their sensitiveness to noise, tJlit there is a general concensus of
opinion that the widespread use of recent inventions, particularly
radio sets, by the public, the increase of motor traffic and
modern methods of building and road construction, have led
to an increase in noise which is intolerable to many. Such
noise is calculated not only to handicap the performance of
work but to destroy the amenities of home life, and by
disturbing rest and sleep contribute to ill-health in the
community. Various measures may be taken to ensure
that standards of noise are not exceeded in flats or other
premises. They require to take account of the noise made by
traffic and industrial noises and that made in the building
itself by neighbours. They comprise questions of technique
building and internal planning, town planning, legislation and
education.” (League of Nations, Bulletin of the Health
Organisation, August, 1937).
HAIRDRESSERS.
Number on the Register—93.
181 visits were paid to hairdressers' premises and, as a
result, 32 contraventions of the byelaws relating to such
businesses were found. In the majority of cases contraventions
were remedied immediately on the attention of the hairdresser
being drawn to them. In no case was it necessary to take
legal proceedings.
The byelaws are made under the Middlesex County Council
Act of 1934, and deal with the cleanliness of the premises, and
of the instruments, towels, equipment and materials used in the
premises.
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