[Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilkeston Borough.

  • Ilkeston (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1956
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Credit: [Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilkeston Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    These regulations lay down requirements in respect of (1) the cleanliness of food premises and stalls, etc., and of apparatus and equipment, (ii) the hygienic handling of food, (iii) the cleanliness of persons engaged in handling of food and of their clothing, and the action to be taken where they suffer from, or are carriers of, certain infections, (iv) the construction of food premises, the repair and maintenance of food premises, stalls, vehicles, etc., and the facilities to be provided, and (v) the temperature at which certain foods that are particularly liable to transmit disease are to be kept in food premises. An important piece of legislation, the Clean Air Act 1956, was closely studied. One step needed to investigate atmospheric pollution is the setting up of measuring stations in your area. Observation shows considerable pollution. Progress in the matter will not be rapid. Much would be done if cheaper smokeless fuels were available. Most people would use the cheapest and little persuasion would be needed if it was a satisfactory fuel. I am grateful to the staff of your Health Department and the staff at my Alfreton Office for their assistance in preparing this report. I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, P. WEYMAN, Medical Officer of Health.