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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| Nature of complaint | Action taken (if any) | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Continuous playing of noisy radio set in engineering works. | Management co-operative. Volume reduced, and set not used late evening or on Sundays. |
| 8 | Noise from demolition work on ex-factory site. | Use of demolition machine (heavy ball swinging apparatus) restricted to reasonable hours. |
| 9 | Noise from refrigerating motor in butcher's shop. | New motor fixed on request. Sound reduced. |
| 10 | Noise from machinery at Engineers Works. | Metal doors kept closed on request. Sound reduced. |
DISINFECTION, DISINFESTATION AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
| Number of rooms disinfested | 322 |
| Number of rooms disinfected after Infectious Disease | 29 |
| Number of wards and rooms disinfected in Maternity Hospital | 16 |
| Number of articles stoved | 3,108 |
| Laundry carried out for the Refuse Destructor Staff:- | |
| Bath towels | 453 |
| Roller towels | 58 |
| Dust Coats | 26 |
| Boiler Suits | 3 |
The disinfecting staff have also dealt with infestation from cockroaches, beetles, ants, silver fish, moths, wasps, etc. List of verminous and/or stained articles destroyed during 1963:-
| Bedsteads and Bedsprings | 11 |
| Mattresses | 30 |
| Bolsters | 3 |
| Pillows | 12 |
| Blankets | 15 |
| Sheets | 13 |
| Clothing | 71 |
| Miscellaneous furniture | 22 |