London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Home Work
Lists of home workers, or outworkers as they are termed, are
sent in twice yearly, and this year contained the names of 387
workers resident in the Borough. 230 visits were paid to outworkers.
| Nature of Work | Number Employed | Outwork in Infected Premises | Outtwork in Unsatisfactory Premises | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, Cleaning, Altering and Repairinq Wearinq Apparel | 194 | |||
| Upholstery Work | ||||
| Other Classes of Work | 193 | |||
| 387 |
Inspection of Schools
These are inspected with particular reference to sanitary
accommodation including washing facilities. During the year 42
inspections were made and defects found were referred to the
Education Officer.
SHOPS ACT
The Shops Act contains provisions for dealing with closing
hours, the hours of work, and health and comfort of those employed.
Closing hours have during the year given little cause
for complaint. The health and comfort of those employed is safeguarded
in the matter of shop ventilation, lighting, warming,
washing facilities, facilities for taking meals and suitable and
sufficient sanitary accommodation, and action has been taken in
the cases where these fell short of requirements. 840 inspections
were made under the Shops Act, and the infringements
found were as follows: -
Hours of Closing 6
Hours of employment of staff 1
Provision of means of heating 8
Insufficient W. C. accommodation 2
Want of washing facilities 1
Defective W.C. accommodation 17