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Terminal disinfection of rooms: carried out with
the Formalin Spray-
112 rooms disinfected after Searlot Fever.
41 " " " Diphtheria
92 " " " Tuberculosis
96 " " " verminous and
miscellaneous cases.
10 Wards or School Rooms wore disinfected.
89 Library Books were disinfected with Formaldehyde
Gas .
The baths at the disinfecting station were used on
20 occasions by persons suffering from Scabies.
In addition, the blankets, pillows, etc. used by
A.R.P. personnel were disinfected periodically, end there were
11,474 such articles disinfected during the year.
SHOPS ACTS, 1912-1938
The Shops Acts are administered by two whole-time
officers.
By means of systematic visitation of shops throughout
the borough, effective administrat ion of the shops Acts is
secured, and the necessary information obtained for the purpose
of keeping un to date a register of all shops in the borough.
Regular visits on the weekly half holiday, and in
the evening, are made to ensure that the provisions of the Shops
Acts and the various closing orders made thereunder are complied
with.
In the administration of the Acts and closing orders,
3183 inspections have been made. Most of the offences have
been minor irregularities and the non-exhibition of statutory
notices in respect of which 179 verbal warnings and notices were
issued.
It is pleasing to be able to state that the conditions
relating to the employment of assistants on Sundays and the
compensatory holidays in lieu of Sunday work are being complied
with.
During the year, it has been found necessary to devote
considerable time to the Act dealing with the hours of employment
of young persons, and to the provisions relating to the health
and comfort of all shop workers. Conditions generally were
found to be satisfactory.
It is gratifying to record that with the co-operation
of shopkeepers, the Acts generally have been well observed.
During 1940, 14 first warning notices and 5 final
warning notices were issued in respect of contraventions of
the above Acts. Legal proceedings were taken in 5 instances.
Fines were inflicted in each case.
INSPECTION OF FACTORIES.
Inspections of factories and workplaces totalled 222.
168 visits were paid to Outworkers' premises.
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