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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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No: of cases in which defects were found:-
| Particulars | Found | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 25 | 19 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 9 | 7 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 16 | 9 |
| Sanitary Conveniences: | ||
| (a) Insufficient | 17 | 16 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 12 | 10 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences against the Act (not including those relating to Outwork) | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 83 | 64 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act 1937 during 1952.
FACTORY DRAINAGE
No. of drains inspected 386
No. of existing drains tested 236
No. of new drains water tested 126
No. of drains cleared 36
No. of sinks renewed 25
SMOKE ABATEMENT
Total Number of Observations and Inspections made 1,735
Complaints received 33
Observations (external) 1,471
Inspections (internal) 264