Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1962
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OUTWORK
Nature of work | Number of out-workers in August lists as required by Sect. 110(1)(c)(2) | Number of Bermondsey residents included in lists |
---|---|---|
Wearing Apparel | 38 | 16 |
Out-workers resident in Bermondsey notified by other Boroughs:
Nature of work | Number of Out-workers |
---|---|
Wearing Apparel | 12 |
Paper Bags | 1 |
Making of boxes, etc. | 4 |
Showcards | 3 |
Christmas Crackers | 2 |
Leather Goods | 3 |
There were no instances of work in unwholesome premises and
no notices were served or prosecutions undertaken.
WATER SUPPLY
The whole of the Borough is supplied direct from the public
water mains of the Metropolitan Water Board. The Board is the
authority responsible for the purity of the supply which has been
satisfactory in quality and quantity throughout the year.