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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
Lambeth 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 108.
| Nature of Work | Instances | Notices served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Wearing Apparel— | |||
| Making, etc. | 130 | 2 | — |
| Cleaning and washing | — | — | — |
| Household linen | 1 | — | — |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | — | — | — |
| Curtains and furniture hangings. | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 2 | — | — |
| Electro-plate | — | — | — |
| File making | — | — | — |
| Brass and brass articles | — | — | — |
| Fur pulling | — | — | — |
| Cables and chains | — | — | — |
| Anchors and grapnels | — | — | — |
| Cart gear | — | — | — |
| Locks, latches and keys | — | — | — |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Artificial flowers | 1 | — | — |
| Nets, other than wire nets | — | — | — |
| Tents | — | — | — |
| Sacks | — | — | — |
| Racquet and tennis balls | — | — | — |
| Paper, etc., boxes, paper bags | 14 | — | — |
| Brush making | 2 | — | — |
| Pea picking | — | — | — |
| Feather sorting | — | — | — |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Stuffed toys | 3 | — | — |
| Basket making | — | — | — |
| Chocolates and sweetmeats | — | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc. | 1 | _ | _ |
| Textile weaving | — | — | — |
| Lampshades | — | — | — |
| Fancy articles, pin cushions, milk bottle covers, etc. | 20 | — | — |
| Total | 176 | 2 | — |
Summary of Work carried out by the Women Sanitary
Inspectors during 1936.
Workshops* visited and inspected 585
Workshops* : workrooms therein measured 16
Workshops* : newly discovered and registered 52
* Workshops include Work-places.