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Barnes 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Table 20— Slaughterhouses.
There are now no slaughterhouses in the district. Sixteen
pigs, all belonging to pig clubs, were slaughtered in the Borough
during the year.
Slaughtering was carried out under hygienic conditions and all
carcases were inspected by a Sanitary Inspector. Three pigs were
affected slightly with tuberculosis and appropriate portions of the
carcases were condemned and destroyed.
ROUTINE INSPECTIONS.
The following premises are subject to inspection from time to
time as a routine measure. Registers are maintained of these premises
and appropriate action taken where conditions warrant it.
Table 21.— Factories.
| No. of Premises on Register. | Inspection. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Written Notices Served | ||
| Factories with mechanical power | 131 | 189 | 10 |
| „ without „ „ | 39 | 28 | 2 |
| Other premises in which Sect. 7 is enforced by local authorities . . | 1 | 3 | — |
| Total | 171 | 220 | 12 |
Contraventions :—
Want of Cleanliness 1 1
Ineffective drainage of floors 1 1
San. Accom.—Unsuitable/Defective 10 10
Total 12 12
Matters referred to H.M. Inspector of Factories —
Notifications received from H.M. Inspector of Factories 8
Legal proceedings :—
No legal proceedings were necessary during 1949.
Table 22—Home Workers.
| Work Undertaken | No. on Register |
|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 33 |
| Lamp Shades | 24 |
| Curtain makers | 2 |
| Household linen | 6 |
| Instrument cases | 1 |
| Stuffed toys | 3 |
| Total | 69 |