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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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FACTORIES ACTS. 1937 and 1948
| No. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Ss. 1,2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by local authority | 299 | 15 | 1 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Sec. 7 is enforced by the local authority | 282 | 44 | 5 | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Sec. 7 isenforced by the local authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 4 | - | - | - |
| TOTAL: | 585 | 59 | 6 | - |
Defects Found
| Particulars | Number of cases in which defects were found | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | |
| Want of cleanliness (S.l) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | — | — | 2 |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | - | — | 2 |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sanitary conveniences (S.7) | |||
| (a) Insufficient | 1 | 1 | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 5 | 5 | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outworkers) | 1 | - | - |
| TOTAL: | 14 | 12 | 7 |