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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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Overcrowding
46 cases of alleged overcrowding were investigated by the Department during
the year.
Of these 46 cases 18 were found to be Statutorily overcrowded and were
accordingly notified to the Housing Department for consideration by the Housing
Committee.
DISINFECTION
Premises disinfected:
Ordinary notifiable diseases 70
Tuberculosis 4
Cancer 33
Other diseases 3
Premises treated for vermin 28
Premises treated for other pests
(wasps, moths, ants and beetles) 16
An arrangement is in force whereby the South West Middlesex Hospital Management
Committee undertakes to carry out emergency disinfection of vermin-infested
or small pox-infected clothing and bedding on demand.
FACTORIES ACT, 1937
Inspections:
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections made | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| (i) Factories in which Sees, 1,2,3,4 & 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 121 | 12 | - | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by L, A | 289 | 67 | 3 | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by L. A. (excluding outworkers premises). | 22 | - | - | - |
| Totals | 432 | 79 | 3 | - |