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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
Deptford 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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In conformity with Section 128, the following is an epitomised
statement of the administration of this Act:—
Inspections.
Number of
Written Occupiers
Premises. Inspections. Notices, prosecuted.
Factories with mechanical power 353 14 –
„ without „ „ 150 4 –
Other premises 1014 6 –
The types of premises inspected were as follows :—
Bakehouses Printers
Chemical Works Shoeing Forges
Cinemas, etc. Stables, etc.
Dressmakers, Milliners, etc. Sawmills
Engineering, general Timber Stores
„ motoring Tar Refiners
Foundries Tailors
Food preparation Woodwork, Joiners, etc.
Glass bottle makers Woodchopper, setc.
Laundries, Cleaners, etc. Whitening Manufacturers
Marine Stores Offensive trades
Paint and Varnish Works Miscellaneous
DEFECTS FOUND.
| Defects found. | Number of defects. | Number of Prosecutions. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | |||
| Want of Cleanliness | 3 | 3 | _ | – | |
| Want of Ventilation | — | —. | — | – | |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | – | |
| Want of Drainage ot Floors | — | — | — | – | |
| Other Nuisances | 12 | 12 | – | – | |
| Sanitary Accommodation | Insufficient | 1 | _ | _ | – |
| Unsuitable or defect i ve | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
| Not Separate for Sexes | — | — | — | – | |
| Total | 25 | 24 | _ | – | |
The number of inspections made to Home Workers' Dwellings
was 57. In no case were insanitary conditions found calling for
formal action under the Factory or Public Health Act.