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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
Dagenham 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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On the Administration of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901.
In- this district there are 16 factories, 17 workshops, and
15 workplaces.
1. Inspection.
| PREMISES. | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions | |
| Factories | 48 | — | — |
| Workshops | 51 | — | — |
| Workplaces | 184 | — | — |
2. Defects.
Nuisances under the Public Health Acts.
| Found. | Remedied. | |
|---|---|---|
| Want of Cleanliness | 3 | 3 |
| " Other Nuisances " | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | 7 |
Outwork in Unwholesome Premises—Section 108.
There was no outwork conducted in unwholesome premises.
There were 92 premises in which outwork was carried out
compared with 10 in 1919.
Hie following table shews the various occupations:-
| Cardboard Boxes | 1 | Shirts | 3 |
| Wearing Apparel | 22 | Ties | 3 |
| Tailors | 9 | Embroidery | 1 |
| Neckwear | 3 | Underclothing | 1 |
| Umbrellas | 3 | Paper Caps | 1 |
| Collars | 2 | Furs | 3 |
| Trimmings | 2 | Boots | 6 |
| Art Flowers | 1 | Waterproofs | 2 |
| Bags (Hand) | 1 | Overalls | 3 |
| Dressing Gowns | 2 | Xmas Crackers | 2 |
| Brushes | 5 | Robes | 6 |
| Blouses | 7 | Art Needlework | 1 |
| Millinery | 1 | Chemists Sundries | 1 |
Rag Flock Act, 1911 and 1918.
There are no premises in the District in which rag (lock is
manufactured, used or sold.