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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(55)
No. of cases in which defects were found:-
Particulas.
Found.
Remedied.
Want of cleanliness.
29
27
Inadequate ventilation.
1
1
Ineffective drainage of floors.
8
8
Sanitary Conveniences:
(a) Insufficient.
19
17
(b) Unsuitable or defective.
28
28
(c) Not separate for the sexes.
2
2
Other offences against the Act (not
including those relating to outwork).
-
-
87
83
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937, during 1954.
FACTORY DRAINAGE.
No. of drains inspected 180
No. of existing drains tested 108
No. of new drains water tested 159
No. of drains cleared 18
No. of sinks renewed 76
NOISE.
No of Complaints received 12
No o of complaints remedied 11
No. of re-inspections made 164
These inspections often involve very early morning or late visits.