[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool Port Health Authority.

  • Port Health Authority of Liverpool. n 2014184020.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SMOKE CONTROL Clean Air Act 1956. The Dark Smoke (Permitted Periods) (Vessels) Regulations 1958 During 1967 the attention of the Masterand/or Chief Engineer of 121 vessels had to be drawn to the above Regulations. In every case the nuisance was abated and no proceedings were instituted. DOCK CANTEENS Four of the older type canteens at North Gladstone, North West Langton Docks and West Float (2) have been closed and three new modern canteens constructed at North West Langton, North West Kings 2 and West Float (1). The existing canteen at South East Hornby Dock is being closed for modernisation. In addition to the existing canteens it is proposed to erect 75 tea-rooms situated throughout the port area, of which 50 have been constructed and were in use at the end of the year. The tearooms are of two types: one type built to accommodate 60 dock workers, and the other a smaller portable type to accommodate 27 dock workers. They are sited with the approval of the Port Health Authority, within easy access of lavatory and washing facilities. Each consists of two rooms, one room containing automatic vending machines and washing facilities, and the other a comfortably furnished room for dock workers. The vending machines are cleaned and serviced by the caterers daily, maintained by the makers, and a cleaner for the premises is supplied by the owners. During the year 942 separate inspections of dock canteens and tearooms were made and 213 defects noted and corrected. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS All vessels entering the port and carrying this type of cargo were visited by a port health inspector. Information is received from the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board concerning ships entering or leaving the port with this type of cargo, and also giving the amount to be loaded or discharged.