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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
Croydon 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Nature of Employment of Workers on the Register, 31st December, 1941
| Nature of Work. | Number Employed. | Outwork in Infected Premises. | Outwork in Unsatisfactory Premises. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, Cleaning, Altering and Repairing, Wearing Apparel | 134 | - | - | - |
| Upholstery Work | 6 | — | — | — |
| Lace Goods | — | — | — | — |
| Other Classes of Work | 4 | — | — | — |
| Total | 144 | — | — | — |
Registered and Licensed Premises in the Borough, 31st December, 1942.
Slaughterhouses (not including Public) 1
Bakehouses 83
Houses Let in Lodgings 28
Dairies and Milkshops 207
Cowsheds 6
Offensive Trades 27
Wholesale Dealers in Margarine, etc. 37
Premises registered under Artificial Cream Act, 1929
Premises registered for Preparation or Manufacture
of Potted, Pressed, Pickled or Preserved Meat,
Fish or other Food intended for the purpose of
sale for human food 141
Premises registered for Preparation or Sale of Ice
Cream 316*
(*Discontinued
Sept., 1942)
Inspection of Offices—Public Health Act.
During 1942, 136 inspections of offices were carried out.
This is a new branch of the work necessitated by the Public
Health Act. A number of defects were found, including lack of
sanitary accommodation for the sexes, cleansing of sanitary
arrangements, redecorations required.
SHOP ACTS.
The Shop Acts, 1934, contains provisions for dealing with
health and comfort of persons employed and also regarding
ventilation, temperature, sanitary conveniences, washing facilities
and the facilities for taking meals in shops.