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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
Mitcham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS
There are 173 factories and workshops in the district, of
which 101 are factories and 72 are workshops.
In addition there are 14 workplaces.
During the year 322 visits of inspection were paid.
Outworkers
There are 148 outworkers in Mitcham. One hundred and
eighty-five visits of inspection were paid and, in connection with
these, no defects found.
During the year one case of infectious disease was notified as
occurring in the house of an outworker. In this case it was not
necessary to make any order under Section 110 of Factories and
Workshops Act, 1901.
The classes of work undertaken by the outworkers are as follows:—
| Lampshades | 78 |
| Onion peeling | 12 |
| Making of wearing apparel | 31 |
| Tailoring | 3 |
| Millinery | 1 |
| Embroidery | 3 |
| Confectionery boxes | 9 |
| Artificial flowers | 2 |
| Boots | 1 |
| Brace maker | 1 |
| Hair-nets and combs | 1 |
| Fishing rod bags | 1 |
| Fancy goods | 2 |
| Soft toys | 2 |
| Loose covers for furniture | 1 |
| Total | 148 |