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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
Bethnal Green 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Outworkers (Section 155(l)(c))
Twice yearly, February and August, the Factories Act, 1961,
requires all employers of outworkers in the Borough to forward to
the Local Authority a list giving the names and addresses of all
persons employed by them in homework during the previous six months.
Of the 590 names of outworkers which appeared on the employers
lists received in August, 122 were given as residing within the
Boroughs in addition, 100 names of outworkers residing in Bethnal
Green were forwarded from other Councils.
Number of Outworkers in August lists required by Section 133(l)(c)
| Wearing apparel (making etc.) | 134 |
| Curtains and furniture hangings | 18 |
| Brushes | 2 |
| Boxes | 62 |
| Lampshades | 2 |
| Christmas Crackers, etc. | 3 |
| Umbrellas | 1 |
| 222 |
Section 135. There was no case of default in sending lists to the
Council.
Section 154. There was no instance of work being carried on in
unwholesome premises.
Offices. Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1965
This Act came into operation during the year giving the
appropriate authorities the powers to secure the health, safety and
welfare of employees with relation to the following matters
1. Cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature, ventilation and
lighting of premises.
2. Adequate sanitary conveniences and washing facilities.
3. Adequate supply of wholesome drinking water and sufficient
and suitable accommodation for clothing.
4. Proper seating to be provided for sedentary work.
5. Suitable sufficient facilities for persons employed to work
in shop premises who eat there.
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