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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Fulham 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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Results of Swimming Bath Water Samples
During the year 29 samples of swimming bath water were takfrom public and private baths,
all samples except one being reported free from B. coli. Bacterial counts were all satisfactory
except in one case where more than 300 per m.l. were found. Visits were paid and follow-up samples
taken which proved satisfactory.
LAND CHARGES ACT, 1925
Enquiries as to any outstanding sanitary or other notices and orders of charges were dealt
with in respect of 3,256 premises.
In 97 cases notices were outstanding at the time of search, and these were declared accordingly.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
The number of registered hairdressers and barbers increased during the year to 108.
78 inspections were made and no statutory action was found necessary.

Table: NOISE NUISANCES The following table sets out the various noise nuisances alleged and action taken following investigations:-

NOISE NUISANCES The following table sets out the various noise nuisances alleged and action taken following investigations:-

Nature of complaintAction taken (if any)
1Nocturnal noise nuisance from cats within curtilage of factory.Number of pets considerably reduced on request. Reduction in noise achieved as result.
2Noise following introduction of new fans and machinery. Large undertaking.Trouble due to 'beating' between two motor driven fans and resonance in large bore metal ducting. Cure effected by synchronization of fan motors and treatment of ducting to reduce resonance.
3Noisy handling of deliveries at engineering factory.Management informed. Appreciable reduction of noise effected.
4Intermittent noise from boiler and other machinery in launderette.Management acceded to request to provide effective sound insulation.
5Thumping from plastic machines during night shifts.Machines re-sited on request and some processes transferred to daylight working.
6Night noises from dropping of metal trays when loaded on vans at large food factory. Noise from bell on detector plants.Noise immediately reduced on request and detector bell encased so that it is heard only within factory.