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Tottenham 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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PART IV
FACTORIES AND SHOPS
Tottenham has a large number of industries in its area and in
addition to a general scatter of factories throughout the district
there is a concentration of industry between the River Lea and the
High Road.
Systematic and regular inspections are carried out and close
co-operation is maintained with H.M. Inspectors of Factories.
During their inspections the Sanitary Inspectors take the opportunity
of visiting factory canteens and discussing with canteen
staff the various aspects of food hygiene. It is now a general
practice for workers to have their meals in the works canteen and
it is of the utmost importance that the high standards of hygiene
should be maintained in the handling, preparation and serving of
food.
Factories Acts, 1937 and 1948
Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors)
| Premises | No. on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupier prosecuted | ||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 65 | 48 | 1 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 682 | 486 | 8 | - |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding outworkers premises) | 6 | 6 | - | - |
| Total | 753 | 540 | 9 | - |