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MISCELLANEOUS
RODENT CONTROL
During the year 3,917 primary visits and re visits were made by the Rodent
Operatives to premises in the district in connection with rodent disinfestation.
The number of premises where treatment was carried out is as follows:-
Private Houses 274
Factories 15
Shops 24
Schools 3
Parks and Open Spaces 7
None of these infestations were severe enough to be classed as major infestations.
In addition to the above, two maintenance treatments to the sewers were
carried out during the months of May, 1962 and November, 1962, and the following
shows the number of manholes found to be infested.
Date Manholes found to be infested
May, 1962 3
November, 1962 4
The work of Rodent Control is carried out under the supervision of the
Chief Public Health Inspector by three Rodent Operatives.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act for the regulation of the sale of pet animals requires all premises
in which animals are sold for pets to be licensed by the local authority.
One licence was issued during the year.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Three premises in the Borough are registered for the purpose of the above
Act, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 2 thereof.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
Five establishments were inspected under this heading and all were found
to be satisfactory for the purpose which was intended.
Purpose No. of Licences
Chiropody only 2
Massage and Electrical Treatment 2
Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 1
FREE WASHING FACILITIES IN PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Facilities for free hand washing are available in the Kew Bridge both
"Ladies" and "Men’s" at High Road "Men’s" and Turnham Green "Ladies" Public
Conveniences paper towels and liquid soap in tilting dispensers being available
in each. In addition a wash hand basin is provided in the "Ladies" convenience
in Linden Gardens.
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