Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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SECTION 'C' — SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
AREA
Table 12. — Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).
Premises disinfected | 2 |
Lots of bedding disinfected | 2 |
„ „ destroyed | 9 |
Table 13. — Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council) Disinfestarion by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations:—
Flies | 2 |
Bugs | 3 |
Bees | 3 |
Wasps | 27 |
Ants | 1 |
Fleas | 1 |
In addition as a general precaution, Beverley Brook and parts of
the Common were sprayed on three occasions at various points where
mosquitoes were troublesome.
All school kitchens were treated for flies by arrangement with
the Education authority.
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 14. — Factories.
No. of Premises on Register. | Inspection. | ||
---|---|---|---|
Number | Written Notices Served | ||
Factories with mechanical power | 154 | 54 | - |
„ without „ „ | 22 | 8 | - |
Other premises in which Sect. 7 is enforced by local authorities | 4 | — | — |
Total | 180 | 62 | — |
Legal proceedings:—
No legal proceedings were necessary during 1957.