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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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FACTORIES ACT 19 37 - PART I
SECTION 8
| Premises | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power (initial visits) | 94 |
| Factories with mechanical power (initial visits) | 87 |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations and works of engineering construction) | 1 |
| Number of re-inspections of all factories | 860 |
| Total | 1,042 |
No. of cases in which defects were found:
| Particulars | Found | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 33 | 33 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 13 | 11 |
| Inadequate lighting | 20 | 19 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 17 | 17 |
| Sanitary Conveniences | ||
| (a) Insufficient | 20 | 16 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 33 | 31 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | 5 | 5 |
| Other offences against the Act (not including those relating to outwork) | – | – |
| Total | 141 | 132 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937, during 1956.
| Factory Drainage: | |
|---|---|
| Number of drains inspected | 263 |
| Number of existing drains tested | 78 |
| Number of new drains water tested | 43 |
| Number of drains cleared | 19 |
| Number of sinks renewed | 56 |