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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
Hammersmith 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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3.—OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FACTORIES.
| Class. | Number. | |
|---|---|---|
| Matters notified to H.M. Inspector of Factories— | ||
| Failure to affix Abstract of the Factory Act 1937 (Sec. 2) | 1 | |
| Action taken in matters referred by H.M. Inspector as remediable under the Public Health Acts, but notunder the Factory Act, 1937 | Notified by H.M. Inspector | — |
| Reports of action taken sent to H.M. Inspector | - | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Underground bakehouses (Sec. 54)— | ||
| Certificates granted during year | — | |
| In use at the end of the year | 16 | |
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION)
ACT, 1919.
The above Act continued in operation during the year,
supplemented by powers under the Rats and Mice Order
(No. 2069) issued by the Ministry of Food.
The Sanitary Inspectors are responsible for the administration
of the Act and Order in their respective districts,
and have the assistance of a Rodent Officer appointed by
the Council.