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
Kensington and Chelsea 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Summary of Contraventions
| Section of Act | Contraventions found | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| during general inspections | during routine visits by the District Public Health Inspectors | ||
| Section 4 Cleanliness | 12 | 219 | 231 |
| Section 5 Overcrowding | 2 | — | 2 |
| Section 6 Temperature | 120 | 19 | 139 |
| Section 7 Ventilation | 8 | 158 | 166 |
| Section 8 Lighting | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Section 9 Sanitary conveniences | 33 | 220 | 253 |
| Section 10 Washing facilities | 48 | 120 | 168 |
| Section 11 Drinking water supply | 3 | - | 3 |
| Section 12 Accommodation for clothing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Section 16 Floors passages and stairs | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| Section 17 Fencing of exposed parts of machinery | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Section 24 First aid | 66 | 13 | 79 |
| Section 49 Notification of fact persons are employed | 19 | 83 | 102 |
| Section 50 Information for employees | 155 | 5 | 160 |
| TOTALS | 492 | 874 | 1.366 |