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 Fulham Borough]
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No: of cases in which defects were found:-
Particulars | Found | Remedied |
---|---|---|
Want of cleanliness | 26 | 26 |
Inadequate ventilation | 7 | 7 |
Ineffective drainage of floors | 13 | 12 |
Sanitary Conveniences: | ||
(a) Insufficient | 11 | 11 |
(b) Unsuitable or defective | 25 | 25 |
(c) Not separate for the sexes | 2 | 2 |
Other offences against the Act (not including those relating to Outwork) | - | - |
Total | 84 | 83 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937,
during 1953.
FACTORY DRAINAGE
No: of drains inspected 299
No: of existing drains tested 223
No: of new drains water tested 160
No: of drains cleared 19
No: of sinks renewed 75
SMOKE ABATEMENT
Complaints received 22
Total number of observations
made (external) 1,185
Total number of inspections
made (internal) 177