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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 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Nature of Employment of Workers on the Register, 31st December, 1943.
| Nature of Work. | Number Employed. | Outwork in Infected Premises. | Outwork in Unsatisfactory Premises. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, Cleaning, Altering and Repairing, Wearing Apparel | 125 | _ | _ | _ |
| Upholstery Work | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lace Goods | — | — | — | — |
| Other Classes of Work | 30 | — | — | — |
| Total | 156 | — | — | — |
Registered and Licensed Premises in the Borough, 31st December, 1943.
Slaughterhouses (not including Public) 1
Bakehouses 92
Houses Let in Lodgings 12
Dairies and Milkshops 136
Cowsheds 8
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
Inspection of Offices—Public Health Act.
During 1943, 37 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.
SHOPS ACTS.
The Shops Act, 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.
The Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Act, 1936, restricts
the sale of certain goods on Sunday, deals with hours which the
assistants have to work and introduces new requirements.