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bodies of infectious cases can be accommodated
separately from the 6 bodies in the other 3 compartments.
An exhaust fan is fitted to the cold chamber for
the purpose of extracting foul air before the doors
are opened. This is a very useful feature of the
system.
The draining slab constructed of white glazed
fireclay in one piece for the examinations of organs
removed from the bodies and a combined wash and
slop sink were installed in the post-mortem room,
in which medical men carry out such examinations.
During March 1930, a new post-mortem table
was installed in this room. The drainage of the
Mortuary and Coroners' Court was reconstructed
in 1933.
The Council now possesses a complete modern
mortuary and Fulham residents who have to view
the bodies of their relatives can do so in a reverent
and seemly manner. Post-mortem examinations
can be conducted by medical men with greatly
increased efficiency and with the minimum of discomfort
and risk to health.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT.
The ultimate object of sanitary inspection is to
promote the health of the inhabitants of the district
and to lower the death-rate.
The duties of a sanitary inspector are of a very
varied character but are mainly in connection with
inspection of nuisances, housing, drainage, inspection
of food, food premises, workshops and work-places,
and other places where work is done for profit. The
inspection of factories is principally the duty of
inspectors appointed by the Home Office, but local