[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool Port Health Authority.

  • Port Health Authority of Liverpool. n 2014184020.
Date:
1963
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    open food is handled; at present, in this port, these consist of waterless hand cleaners. During the year 146 ships arrived in the port carrying consignments of “open food’’, and in each case the berth was inspected prior to discharge. Unfortunately the majority of ships carrying consignments of “open food’’ are loaded with “mixed cargoes” and it is seldom that a cargo consists entirely of unprotected carcases of meat or other open food. This often presents difficulties in ensuring that the berth is clean, and cleared of anything which could cause contamination. On 97 occasions the proposed berths required cleansing, and previous cargoes were removed from the site, or other berths allotted before discharge of open food commenced. Special handling equipment is also necessary for this type of cargo, and consultations have taken place with firms engaged in this work. Although some progress has been made, it is felt that there is still room for improvement. SECTION XIV PUBLIC HEALTH (SHELLFISH) REGULATIONS, 1934/48 Warning notices that “Shellfish taken from this area are likely to be polluted, and could cause serious illness to those consuming them”, were re-erected at suitable sites on the Lancashire and Cheshire approaches to the shores. A cockle merchant at Scarisbrick, whose premises and apparatus were approved under the Shellfish Order, has continued to clean and sell shellfish, collected from the port area. A merchant at Hoylake has advised us that he is not at present treating and cooking cockles. THE CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956 and DARK SMOKE (PERMITTED PERIODS) (VESSELS) REGULATIONS, 1959 During 1963 the attention of the Master or Chief Engineer of 45 vessels was drawn to the above Regulations. In every case the nuisance was abated, and no proceedings were instituted.