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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
Fulham 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Legal Proceedings wore instituted for non-compliance with Statutory
Notices in 126 cases. Court Orders were obtained in 13
of these cases. Two successful applications were made for the
recovery of drainage expenses.
Drainage of Buildi ngs. During the year 91 drainage plans were
approved by the Public Health Committee,
Rent Restrictions Acts. In response to applications by tenants,
14 certificates were issued during the year,
FACTORIES ACT. 1,937
The following details relate to the matters under Parts I & VIII of the Factories Act, 1937, which are administered by the Fulham Borough Councils:-
| Part I of the Act. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Premises | No. of Inspections | No. of written Notices |
| Factories without mechanical power | 20 | 5 |
| Factories with mechanical power | 296 | 29 |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations & works of engineering construction) | – | – |
| TOTAL | 316 | 34 |
Particulars
No. of cases in which defects were found
Found
Remedied
Referred
To H.M.
inspector
By H.M.
Inspector
Want of cleanliness
3
2
1
1
5
1
Inadequate ventilation
4
1
4
-
Ineffective drainage
of floors
3
2
3
Sanitary Conveniences
(a) Insufficient
12
11
-
(b) Unsuitable or
defective
3
8
-
8
1
(c) Not separate
for sexes
5
-
6
Other offences against
the Act,
(Not including those
relating to Outwork)
10
-
8
-
48
41
4
9
TOTAL
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937
during 1948.