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Walthamstow 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The Sheep Scab Order, 1928.- During the year, no sheep were
admitted into the area under Licence for Slaughter.
Swine Fever Order, 1908.- No action was necessary under this
Order during the year.
Regulation of Movement of Swine Order. 1922.- Four Isolation
Notices affecting 49 swine were received. The Licences were
in all cases duly observed.
2 Movement Licences were issued under the Order.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.
Work under this heading still demands much time and careful
attention. A thorough investigation is made of all complaints
regarding rat infestations and appropriate action taken.
Under the Food Control Committee's (Destruction of Rats and
Mice) Order 1940, a report is furnished monthly to the Ministry
of Food Rodent Officer setting out information as to inspections
made and action taken in combating rodent nuisances. The
Thea following is a summarised statement of the vear's work:-
| No.of Premises & Sites Inspected. | Premises & Sites found to be infested. | Methods used at Infected Premises & Sites | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | Other | Food | Other | Baiting. | Trapping. | Gas sing .Other |
| 209 | 688 | 65 | 445 | 235 | 45 | 10 318 |
Complaints received 352
Premises rat-proofed 42
Advice only given 29
Re-inspections 899
Pre-baiting used 35
FACTORIES ACT. 1957.
The following tables show the work done under these Acts:-
1.- INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, ETC.
Including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
| Premises | Inspection | Number of Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted. |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Factories with mechanical power 234 | 13 | Nil. | |
| Workshops without mechanical power 110 | 6 | Nil. | |
| Other premises under the Act. 66 | 1 | Nil. | |
| Totals | 410 | 20 | Nil. |
2.- DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES. ETC.
| Particulars. | No.of Defects. | No.of Offences in respect of which prosecutions were instituted. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied . | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| Want of cleanliness | 36 | 36 | - | _ |
| Overcrowding | - | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable temperature | - | - | - | |
| Inadequate ventilation | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of | ||||
| floors | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| (insufficient 5 Sanitary (unsuitable 1 | 5 | - | - | |
| conveniences (or defective 26 | 26 | - | - | |
| (not separate 1 | 1 | - | - | |
| for sexes | ||||
| Other offences | 18 | 18 | 1 | - |
| Total0 | 92 | 92 | 1 | Nil. |