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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
Enfield 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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23
OUTWORKERS
Forty-nine lists containing the names and addresses of 358 outworkers
were received during the year. Twenty-two addresses of
outworkers were forwarded to other districts.
The following table gives details of the work carried out:—
| Nature of Work. | No. of Outworkers. | Prosecutions. | Notices served. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Ware | 5 | - | - |
| Textiles | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical Appliances | 3 | — | — |
| Office Equipment | 5 | — | — |
| Making Wearing Apparel | 108 | — | — |
| Cardboard Boxes, etc. | 7 | — | — |
| Shoes and Slippers | 10 | — | — |
| Furs | 1 | — | — |
| Leather Goods | 1 | — | — |
| Artificial Flowers | 4 | — | — |
| Embroidery and Trimmings | 2 | — | — |
| Cellulose Paper Bags | 2 | — | — |
| Brush Making | 2 | — | — |
| Buckles | 3 | — | — |
| Toys and Games | 107 | — | — |
| Cords | 1 | — | — |
| Stationery | 9 | — | - |
| Gloves | 3 | — | — |
| Cotton Goods | 83 | — | — |
| Christmas Crackers | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 358 | — | — |
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
Number of inspections 25
OFFENSIVE TRADES
Four offensive trade premises are established in the district,
and during the year no complaints were received in connection
therewith.
SMOKE ABATEMENT
During the course of the year observations have been kept
on the factory chimneys of the district for nuisances due to the
issue of an excessive amount of smoke.