Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
Particulars | Number of Defects | Number of Prosecut's | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | ||
Want of Cleanliness | 21 | 21 | ||
Want of Ventilation | 5 | 5 | ... | ... |
Overcrowding | ... | ... | ||
Want of Drainage of Floors | ... | ... | ... | |
Other Nuisances | 2 | 2 | ... | |
Sanitary Accommodation— | ||||
Insufficient | 6 | 6 | ||
Unsuitable or Defective | 5 | 5 | ... | |
Not Separate for Sexes | ... | ... | ||
Illegal Occupation of Underground | ||||
Bakehouse (s. 101) | ... | ... | ... | |
Other Offences | 80 | 30 | ... | |
Total | 69 | 69 | ... | |
* Including those specified in Sec ious 2, 3, 7 and 8 of the Factory Act, as remediable under the Public Health Acts. |
3.—Outwork in Unwholesome Premises (Section 108).
Nature of Work | Instances | Notices Served- | Prosecutions |
---|---|---|---|
Wearing Apparel — | |||
(1) Making, etc. (2) Cleaning and Washing | ... | ... | ... |
Lace, Lace Curtains and Nets | ... | ... | ... |
Furniture and Upholstery | ... | ... | ... |
Fur Pulling | ... | ... | ... |
Umbrellas | ... | ... | ... |
Paper Bags and Boxes | ... | ... | ... |
Cotton and Kit Bags | ... | ... | ... |
Brush Making | ... | ... | ... |
Box Making . | ... | ... | ... |
Rackets and Tennis Balls | ... | ... | ... |
Stuffed Toys | ... | ... | ... |
Totals | ... | ... | ... |