London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1962
[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 | Inspections | No. of Notices served |
|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power (initial visits) | 29 | 6 |
| Factories with mechanical power (initial visits) | 20 | – |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations and works of engineering construction) | 1 | – |
| Number of re-inspections of all factories | 1,486 | – |
| 1,536 | 6 |
Number of cases in which defects were found:-
| Want of cleanliness | 19 | 19 |
| Inadequate ventilation | – | – |
| Inadequate lighting | 5 | 5 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 16 | 16 |
| Sanitary Conveniences: | ||
| (a) Insufficient | 5 | 5 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 36 | 34 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | 1 | 1 |
| 82 | 80 |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Acts during 1962.
Section 110 - Outwork
| Artificial flowers | 1 |
| Artificial jewellery | 1 |
| Boot making | 2 |
| Button carding | 3 |
| Fancy goods | |
| Lampshades | 5 |
| Leatherwork | 1 |
| Millinery | |
| Paper and plastic bags | 4 |
| Toymaking | 35 |
| Upholstery | 2 |
| Wearing apparel | 62 |
| 123 |
128 visits were made to outworkers during the year.