[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham].

  • Twickenham (London, England). Borough Council.
Date:
[1964]
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Credit: [Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    It should be remembered that Section 1(3) of the Noise Abatement Act, 1960, provides that it shall be a defence in any proceedings for the defendant to prove that the best practicable means have been used for preventing and counteracting the effect of noise or vibration. Following a survey of the premises and after examination of the installation the accoustics expert reached the conclusion that whilst the modifications which had already been carried out might be expected to have provided a worthwhile reduction, they did not constitute the best practical means for preventing and counteracting the effects of the noise. On the advice of the accoustics expert further measures were carried out by the firm and no further complaints were received. Shops Act, 1950 Section 38 of this Act deals with provisions for the health and comfort of staff employed in shops. Shop premises are required to be properly ventilated, adequately warmed, sufficiently lighted and to have toilet and washing facilities; if the staff take meals on the premises there must be suitable arrangements made for them. Occasionally it happens, as in the case of a small lock-up shop, that it is impossible for the occupier to provide a separate toilet on the premises. Provided that alternative arrangements are made to use a nearby toilet, a certificate of exemption can be granted from the requirements of the Act, There are 22 exemption certificates in force. Schools Inspections of the sanitary arrangements and canteens at schools within the jurisdiction of the Divisional Executive were carried out by the Public Health Inspectors during the year. The general standard of the canteens is good. It was not necessary to close any schools on account of infectious disease amongst the childreh. Complaints There were 899 complaints on general matters of health received during 1963. Pet Animals Act, 1951 No person is allowed to keep a pet shop except under the authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act. There are 10 licences in force in the Borough and 24 visits were made for the purpose of securing compliance with the licensing conditions. Petroleum Installations Regular inspections are made of all premises where petroleum or petroleum mixtures are stored and in the year 237 visits were made to the 102 premises licensed. 13