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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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The following is a record of inspections made and action taken:-
| Section 8 Premises v . | Inspections | No. of Notices served |
|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power (initial visits) | 51 | 10 |
| Factories with mechanical power (initial visits) | 41 | 11 |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations | ||
| and works of engineering construction) | 2 | - |
| Number of re inspections of all factories | 1,348 | 48 |
| 1,442 | 69 |
Number of cases in which defects were found:-
| Particulars | Found | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 82 | 30 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 2 | 1 |
| Inadequate lighting | 16 | 5 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors Sanitary Conveniences | 3 | 3 |
| (a) Insufficient | 7 | 6 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 72 | 48 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | 2 | 2 |
| 184 | 95 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Act, 1937, during 1960. Section 110- Outwork
| Nature of Work | No. of Outworkers on List |
|---|---|
| Boot making | 2 |
| Wearing Apparel | 53 |
| Leatherwork | 2 |
| Upholstery | 3 |
| Toy making | 30 |
| Lampshades | 11 |
| Fancy Goods | 7 |
| Paper and Plastic Bags | 2 |
| Button Carding | 2 |
| Millinery | 4 |
| Artificial Jewellery | 1 |
| 117 |
233 Visits were made to Outworkers during the year.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952
During the year 51 inspections of stocks in premises selling new
and/or secondhand heating appliances were made In November a
reminder letter stressing the importance of complying with the Act
and Regulations made thereunder was sent to all stockists One
prosecution was taken the Court imposing a penalty of ten shillings.