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Wanstead and Woodford 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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Consumers Protection Act, 1961.
Eight visits were made and appliances tested. No infringements were
observed.
Swimming Bath Water.
Six samples were obtained from swimming pools at schools and premises
belonging to a national orphanage. All were suitable for swimming purposes.
The Council in these enlightened days does not possess a swimming
pool, local children having to go to surrounding local authorities for
this facility.
Inspections carried out by Public Health Inspectors.
Infectious Disease enquiries 68
Visits in connection with contacts, disinfection, etc. 23
Enquiries in connection with food poisoning 12
Verminous Premises 18
General Environmental Public Health.
Drains and Sewers inspected
Drain tests applied 757
Public Conveniences and Urinals 8
Factories (mechanical) 59
Factories (non-mechanical) 20
Hairdressers' Premises 10
Schools and School Canteens 44
Overcrowding 7
Petrol Inspections 194
Shops Act Inspections 118
Outworkers' premises 41
Massage Establishments 10
Pet Animals Act 14
Fairgrounds 1
Swimming Baths 6
Smoke Observations 21
Cinemas, etc. 1
Rent Act 21
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act and Regulations 8
Licensing Act 15
Smoke Control Areas 4525
Offices, Shops & Railway Premises 64
Street Vendors, Hawkers, etc. 1
Miscellaneous 201
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