[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool Port Health Authority.

  • Port Health Authority of Liverpool. n 2014184020.
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    During the same period five consignments of bales of old clothes and cotton rags were imported through the port, and the various Medical Officers concerned were informed. No cases of Cholera, or Suspected Cholera, occurred in Liverpool- bound vessels. HYGIENE OF CREW SPACES. During the year careful attention has been paid to the inspection of crew spaces by the Port Health Inspectors, particularly with regard to lighting, ventilation, and heating, structural defects, dampness, rat harbourage, cleanliness, and the presence of vermin. It is very satisfactory to be able to report a steady improvement in the standard of accommodation in British ships : in several new vessels inspected during the year there was little that could be the subject of criticism. Some aspects of the improvements found in new British vessels include a great improvement in the general planning and lay-out; much better sanitary arrangements, and an adequate supply of hot and cold fresh water; the provision of shower baths, many with the latest modern appliances for controlling the temperature of the water; modern w.c.s with privacy for each one; both hot and cold fresh water laid on to wash hand basins; and provision for washing, ironing and drying clothes. Comfortably furnished recreation rooms for officers and men, away from the sleeping quarters ; crew messrooms situated either near to the galley, or connected with it by a “ dumb waiter ”; and, in most cases, the crew pantry was fitted with a “hot press” to keep food warm. A large number of the older ships were found to be infested with cockroaches. In such cases the Master’s attention is drawn to the nuisance by leaving a memorandum aboard, and the owners, or agents, are also notified. Good co-operation has always been maintained between the officers of the Authority and the owners and agents ; this has resulted in the speedy abatement of nuisances. CERTIFICATES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PILGRIMS. Three vessels trading to the Far East were inspected and certified as complying with the requirements of the International Sanitary Conven¬ tion of Paris, 1926, for the carriage of pilgrims.