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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Table 16. — Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).
Premises disinfected | 2 |
Lots of bedding disinfected | 4 |
,, „ ,, destroyed | 3 |
Household effects removed and destroyed | 11 |
Table 17. — Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council).
Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations:—
Flies | 1 |
Bugs | 7 |
Wasps | 72 |
Ants | 2 |
Fleas | - |
Beetles | 1 |
Bees | 6 |
Cockroaches | 3 |
Table 18.-—Rodent Control.
Summary of work carried out:—
Premises visited | 291 |
Inspections made | 527 |
Treatment visits | 252 |
Premises treated | 133 |
Minor infestations of Rats | 122 |
Minor infestation of Mice | 8 |
Table 19.— Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.
1956. | 1957. | 1958. | 1959. | 1960. | 1961. | 1962 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average Smoke (Microgrammes per cu. metre) | 190 | 202 | 149 | 140 | 103 | 90 | 66 |
Average Sulphur Dioxide (Microgrammes per cu. metre) | 175 | 130 | 129 | 150 | 124 | 107 | 135 |
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.