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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| Premises | Inspections | |
|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power (initial visits) | 79 | |
| Factories with mechanical power (initial visits) | 69 | |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations and works of engineering construction) | „ | |
| Number of re-inspections of all factories | 1,132 | |
| Total | 1,380 | |
| Want of cleanliness | 25 | 25 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 11 | 11 |
| Inadequate lighting | 10 | 10 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 12 | 12 |
| Sanitary Conveniences' (a) Insufficient | 6 | 6 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 41 | 41 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | - | - |
| Total | 105 | 105 |
| No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937, during 1958 Factory Drainage: | ||
| Number of drains inspected | 56 | |
| Number of existing drains tested | 17 | |
| Number of new drains water tested | 14 | |
| Number of drains cleared | 16 | |
| Number of sinks renewed | 38 | |
| Nature of Work | No, of Outworkers on List |
|---|---|
| Boot | 1 |
| Wearing Apparel | 54 |
| Leatherwork | 2 |
| Upholstery | 3 |
| Toy making | 10 |
| Lamp shades | 15 |
| Fancy Goods | 12 |
| Paper Bags | 1 |
| Button Carding | 4 |
| Mi 11inery | 7 |
| Artificial Jewellery | 6 |
| Total | 115 |
| 190 visits were made to Outworkers during the year. | |
| Number of complaints received | 5 |
| Number of complaints remedied | 2 |
| Number of re-inspections made | 39 |