Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Sanitary Inspection of the Area
No.of complaints received | 3,254 |
Summary of work carried out during the year 1961 | |
Inspections: – | |
Nuisance inspections 3,59 | 3,598 |
Offensive trades | 81 |
Smoke observations | 279 |
Drainage, new and existing | 10,985 |
Overcrowding | 650 |
Factories and workplaces | 1,655 |
Outworkers' premises | 584 |
Rag dealers | 94 |
Infectious and other diseases | 18 |
Verminous premises and persons | 249 |
Aged and infirm persons | 62 |
Common lodging houses | 32 |
Conveniences, public and private | 373 |
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952 | 182 |
Rent Act, 1957 | 108 |
Shops Act | 1,520 |
Hairdressers and barbers | 463 |
Voluntary work | 233 |
Inspections not defined | 1,915 |
Re-inspections | 13,430 |
Total inspections | 36,511 |
Works supervisied | |
Tests applied to drains (existing premises) | 1,403 |
Drains found defective | 155 |
Drains totally reconstructed | 22 |
Drains repaired or partially reconstructed | 1,004 |
Tests applied to drains (new buildings) | 2,378 |
Drains constructed | 1,693 |
Total works supervised | 6,655 |
Description of sanitary improvements ordered during the year | |
Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings | 250 |
Repair roofs, gutterings, etc. | 367 |
Abate dampness | 529 |
Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers | 46 |
Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc. | 235 |
Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc. | 172 |
Provide sufficient light and ventilation | 10 |
Provide dustbin | 35 |
Remove offensive matter | 50 |
Provide or repair yard paving | 12 |
Provide or render accessible water supply | 10 |
Cleanse, cover or render accessible water cistern | 1 |
Repair water pipes and fittings | 31 |
Clear premises of vermin | – |
Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus | 180 |
Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains | 35 |
Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc. | 63 |
Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept | 2 |
Miscellaneous | 73 |
Total repairs and improvements ordered | 2,101 |