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Shops Act, 1950.
A survey of all shops in the area was continued during the
year with particular reference to sanitary conditions and the general
administration and application of the Act. Whilst few contraventions
were observed improvements were secured in connection
with washing facilities for shop assistants, seats for female
employees, hours of employment for young persons and observance
of the weekly half-holiday requirements.
Smoke Abatement.
Fourteen observations were taken of a chimney connected
with a Pumping Station in the town and improved stoking methods
and supply of a superior quality of fuel resulted in the abatement
of the nuisance.
Swimming Pool.
Summaries of the total chlorine and alkalinity readings are
forwarded weekly to the Health Department by the Pool Superintendent.
The Pool was opened on the 6th May and the bathing
season ended on the 10th September, 1950. The climatic conditions
were not such as to cause the Pool to be used to full
capacity throughout the season; the highest attendance recorded
was on the 9th July when 6,498 persons used the Pool.
During the 1949 season some concern was expressed as to
the amount of organic debris which was gaining access to the
water and as a result of improvements carried out this condition
did not arise during the year.
Four samples of water were taken from the Pool and submitted
for bacteriological examination. The report in each case was to
the effect that the water was of high standard of bacterial purity,
suitable for bathing purposes.
Schools.
The general condition and supply of water to Schools has
been satisfactory during the year.
In co-operation with the School Medical Officer quarterly visits
were paid to the canteens attached to all Schools under the control
of the Essex County Council and reports were furnished of defects
existing. Whilst some improvements were effected the rate of
progress in the execution of necessary repairs and improvements
was not all that could be desired.
Offensive Trades.
Within the meaning of the Public Health Act there are no
offensive trade premises in the district, but there are 10 fish fryers.
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