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River Pollution
Inspection of the rivers and canal of Southall during the year did not give evidence of
any individual site of pollution in Southall on which action could be taken, but the general
condition of the water continued to deteriorate.
Sampling of river water from the Brent at various stations in the County is carried
out several times a year by officers of the Middlesex County Council.
No premises were found during 1962 to be discharging polluting effluent into the river
or canal.
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
Seven establishments were inspected for licence under this heading and all were found
satisfactory for the purpose which was intended. Details are as follows:—
Purpose No. of Licences
Chiropody only 2
Massage, Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 5
Medical Examination of Borough Council Employees
During 1962, a total of 75 medical examinations were carried out on applicants for
Borough Council employment or members of the Borough Council staff. These examinations
were carried out with regard to suitability for employment on the Council's permanent
staff, for entry into the Sickness Pay Scheme, or for review after prolonged periods
of sick leave.
A survey of sickness absence amongst Borough Council staff during the year is shown
in the table below, and the comparable statistics for the three previous years.

Nuclear Radiation
The increased production, transport, and use of radioactive material means that a new
public health problem can arise. It has become apparent that some method of control is
necessary and that a local authority requires to be informed of all possible sources of radiation
within its district. Radioactive isotopes are used in industry, in hospitals and in technical
schools and colleges, and it is important that as much information as possible should be
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