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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
Sutton and Cheam 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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GENERAL.
Offal bins provided 16
Dustbins provided 361
Accumulations of refuse and manure removed 59.
Nuisance from animals abated 5.
Offensive ponds and ditches cleansed 2.
Wasp Nest destroyed 48.
Miscellaneous 51.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
There are few chimneys attached to industrial premises
in this district.
Pour smoke nuisances were detected, and three abated.
In the fourth case, where a considerable emission of gritty
particles was detected, a grit extractor and mechanical stoker
were recommended and were awaiting delivery at the end of the
year.
1. INSPECTION OP FACTORIES AND OTHER DEMISES UNDER THE ACT.
Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors, for purposes of provisions as to health.
| Premises. | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Not ices Written & Oral | Occupiers Prosecuted. | |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Factories with Mechanical Power | 141 | 37 | .. |
| Factories without Mechanical Power | 54 | 14 | .. |
| Other Prmises (Other than Outworkers' premises.) | .. | ||
| Total | 195 | 51 | .. |
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