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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
Wembley 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Factories.
Number of factory premises — 522.
Number of:—
| Premises. | Inspections. | Written Notices. | Occupiers Prosecuted. |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Factories with mech. power | 891 | 10 | - |
| Factories without mech. power | 23 | — | — |
| Other premises | 9 | — | — |
| Totals | 923 | 10 | — |
* Includes 141 inspections of bakehouses with mech. power.
Defects found.
Defect found
| Particulars. | No. of defects:— | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied | Referred . to H.M. Inspector. | Prosecutions. | |
| Want of cleanliness | 7 | 3 | 1 | _ |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | - |
| Unreasonable temperature | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Convenience:— | ||||
| Insufficient | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Unsuitable or defective | 43 | 34 | — | - |
| Not separate for the sexes | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Other offences | 27 | 23 | 1 | - |
| Totals | 86 | 69 | 2 | - |
Outworkers.
Number on register at end of year 170
Nature of work:—
Making, repairing of:—
Wearing apparel 137
Household linen 15
Umbrellas 1
Cardboard boxes 4
Carding of buttons 5
Toys 8
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