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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
Bexley 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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In no case was it necessary to institute proceedings for contravention of the Act.
| Premises (1) | Number on Register (2) | Inspections (3) | Number of Written notices (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 30 | 33 | _ |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 486 | 314 | 8 |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority — (excluding out-workers' premises) | 42 | 165 | |
| TOTAL | 558 | 512 | 8 |
2. Cases in which DEFECTS were found
| Particulars (1) | Number of cases in which defects were found | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found (2) | Remedied (3) | Referred | ||
| To H.M. Inspector (4) | By H.M. Inspector (5) | |||
| Want of cleanliness (S.1) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7) | ||||
| (a) Insufficient | — | — | — | — |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 4 | 4 | — | 4 |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | — | — | — | — |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| TOTAL | 10 | 10 | — | |