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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
Hampstead 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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59
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 1948
The following tables give details of the number of inspections made, notices served and defects found under these Acts.
| No.on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sec. 1,2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by local authority | 298 | 10 | 3 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Sec.7 is enforced by the local authority | 279 | 40 | 5 | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Sec.7 is enforced by the local authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 4 | - | - | - |
| TOTAL: | 581 | 50 | 8 | - |
Defects Found
| Particulars | Number of cases in which defects were found | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | |
| Want of cleanliness (S.1) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | - | - | 2 |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | - | - | - |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | - | 1 | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | - | - | - |
| Sanitary conveniences (S.7) | |||
| (a) Insufficient | 2 | 1 | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 5 | 3 | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | - | - | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outworkers) | 1 | - | 1 |
| TOTAL:— | 13 | 9 | 4 |
No prosecution was instituted under the Factories Acts,
1937 and 1948 with regard to factories.