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Merton and Morden 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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FACTORIES ACT, 1937.

1. Inspectionsfor purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).

PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
(i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities21182-
(ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority17422818-
(iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority2---
Total19724620

2. Cases in which defects were found.

Cases in which defects were found.

ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedTo H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness (S.l)441
Overcrowding (S.2)
Unreasonable temperature (S.3)
Inadequate ventilation (S.4)
Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6)
Sanitary Conveniences (S.7) (a) Insufficient--_--
(b) Unsuitable or defective2419
(c) Not separate for sexes111
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)22---
Total31262