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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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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 | – |
| Factories with mechanical power (initial visits) | 24 | – |
| Other premises under the Act (building operations and works of engineering construction) | 3 | – |
| Number of re-inspections of all factories | 1,554 | – |
| – | 1,610 | – |
Number of cases in which defects were found:-
| Particulars | Found | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 36 | 36 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 11 | 11 |
| Inadequate lighting | 8 | 8 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 18 | 18 |
| Sanitary Conveniences:- | ||
| (a) Insufficient | 16 | 15 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 16 | 56 |
| (c) Not separate for the sexes | 3 | 3 |
| 148 | 147 | |
No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Acts during 1963. Section 110 – Outwork
| Nature of Work | No. of Outworkers on list |
|---|---|
| Artificial flowers | 27 |
| Artificial jewellery | 3 |
| Boot making | 2 |
| Box making | 1 |
| Button carding | 3 |
| Fancy goods | 2 |
| Lampshades | 5 |
| Leatherwork | 1 |
| Millinery | 4 |
| Paper and plastic bags | 3 |
| Toymaking | 30 |
| Upholstery | 5 |
| Wearing apparel | 31 |
| 117 |
143 visits were made to outworkers during the year.