Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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Particulars. | Number of Defects. | No. of Prosecutions. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Found. | Remedied. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | |||
Nuisances under the Public Health Acts— | |||||
Want of cleanliness | 16 | 14 | - | - | |
Want of ventilation | 1 | 1 | - | - | |
Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | |
Want of drainage of floors | — | - | — | — | |
Other Nuisances | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
Sanitary Accommodation | Insufficient | 1 | 1 | — | |
Unsuitable or defective | 18 | 20 | — | - | |
Not separate for sexes | - | - | - | - | |
Offences under the F. & W. Acts— | |||||
Illegal occupation of underground bakehouses | - | - | - | - | |
Other offences | — | — | — | — | |
Total | 45 | 45 | — | — |
Nature of Work. | Instances. | Notices Served. | Prosecutions. |
---|---|---|---|
Wearing Apparel | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. |
Umbrellas | |||
Artificial Flowers | |||
Brushmaking |
Details of defects remedied, as given above in Section 2, were:—
W.C. 's and urinals cleansed 14
W. C. cisterns repaired 2
W. C. seats repaired 9
New W.C. pans and traps fixed 4
W.C. putty joint repaired 1
W.C. cleared 1
Surface drains cleared 1
Waste pipes cleared 2
Sanitary accommodation extended 1
Urinal drain trapped 1
New sparge pipe fixed 1
W. C. window frame repaired 1
Ventilated space provided 1