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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Number of cases in which defects were found.
| Particulars | Found | Remedied | Complaints referred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | |||
| Want of cleanliness | 30 | 27 | - | 1 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 8 | 7 | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 19 | 17 | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences: | ||||
| (a) Insufficient | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 18 | 11 | - | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | — | — | — | — |
| Other offences against the Act (not including those relating to Outwork) | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 78 | 64 | — | 1 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act 1937 during 1951.
FACTORY DRAINAGE
No. of drains inspected 646
No. of drains tested 297
No, of drains water tested 71
No, of drains cleared 16
No. of sinks renewed 47
SMOKE ABATEMENT
Total No, of Observations and Inspections made 1,016
Complaints received 27
Observations (external) 665
Inspections (internal) 351