[Report 1936] / Medical Officer of Health, Pudsey Borough.

  • Pudsey (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1936
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Credit: [Report 1936] / Medical Officer of Health, Pudsey Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    f! FACTORIES AMD WORKSHOPS. No. of smoke observations eaeh of 30 minutes duration taken during 193b: 13. No. of above showing excessive emission of black smoke: None. No. of cautions issued: One. No. ol statutory notices issued: Nil. No. of prosecutions: Nil. SHOPS ACT, 1934, Sections 10 and 13 (3). No. of visits paid under the above Act during 1936: Nil. Unsatisfactory conditions found: —. Remedied: —-. VAN DWELLINGS. No. in District: None. Is this class of dwelling showing signs of increase?—No. Have Council any special powers or bye-laws for dealing with Va.n Dwellings ?—^Nil. Is Section 27 of P. H. A. A. Act, 1907, in force?—Yes. Has any trouble been experienced in controlling this type of dwelling ?■—No. ERADICATION OF BED BUGS. Please state:— No. of Council houses found to be infested: 3. No. disinfested: 3. Other houses found to be infested: Nil. No. disinfested: Nil. What methods are employed for freeing infested houses from bed bugs? Cresote fumigation. What methods are employed for ensuring that the belongings of tenants are free from vermin before removal to Council houses ? Fumingation and H3''drogen Cyanide Gas. Is the work of disinfestation carried out by the focal authority or by a contractor ? Part by Sanitar^^ Inspector and by Con¬ tractor. SWIEVHVISNC BATHS AND POOLS. Are there in the district : — (a) Any public swimming baths or pools: Yes, one. (b) Aio' privately owned swimming baths or pools open to the public: No. If so, give brief particulars of each and state what action is taken to ensure satisfactory condition of the water: Regular inspection.