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
Hammersmith 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Drainage
During the year 248 plans were submitted to the Health Department
and a total of 5581 inspections were made in connection with supervision
of drainage works.
Factories Act, 1961
The following is a table in the form prescribed by the Secretary of
State of Employment and Productivity on the administration of the Factories
Act, 1961, dealing with factories, both mechanical and non-mechanical,
and outwork:-
1. Inspections
| Premises | Number on Register | Inspections | Number of written notices | Occupiers prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by local authorities | 187 | 36 | 2 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority | 866 | 330 | 10 | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority (excluding outworkers.' premises) | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1053 | 366 | 12 | - |
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