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(a) The London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1960 which added to
the nuisances which may be dealt with summarily under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936 "dust or other airborne particles caused by any trade
business process or manufacture and being a nuisance or dangerous to health".
(b) Noise Abatement Act, 1960 which makes provisions in respect of the
control of noise and vibration with a view to their abatement.
(c) The Oil Burners (Standards) Act, 1960 prohibits the sale of oil heaters
which fail to comply with regulations to be made by the Secretary of State.
(d) The Offices Act, 1960 which purposes to make further and better provisions
for health, welfare and safety in offices - these provisions are to be enforced
by regulations to be made by the Secretary of State. It is, however, understood
that the Minister of Labour proposes to introduce a new Bill relating to
health, welfare and safety in shops, offices and railway premises before the
Offices Act, 1960 comes into force
Throughout the year under review there has been no diminution in the
volume of work in the Department, and once again I am delighted to have this
opportunity of recording my thanks to the members of the staff, one and all,
in the various sections who have carried out their many duties so loyally
and so efficiently. The Chief Officers and members of the staffs of other
Departments have, as always, given us their full co-operation, and I am most
grateful to them.
As in former years we received every possible help from the general
medical practitioners in the Borough, the staffs of the various hospitals,
the Divisional Medical Officer and staff of Division 4 of the London County
Council and from various voluntary organisations; on behalf of the Department
I take this opportunity of conveying to them all our best thanks.
Finally, I cannot let this opportunity pass without expressing to the
Chairman and Members of the Public Health Committee, and to the Members of the
Council, one and all, my sincere appreciation of the very real help and support
which they gave to me personally, and to the Department generally, during the
year under review.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN FENTON,
Medical Officer of Health.