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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
Holborn 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Action taken.
Matters referred to H.M. Inspector : —
Failure to affix abstract 1
Matters referred by H.M. Inspector : —
Notified by H.M. Inspector 18
| Mr. Bailey. | Mr. Clark. | Mr. Crabtree. | Mr. Fisher. | Mr. Larard. | Miss Charles. worth. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories— Intimation | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 14 |
| Statutory | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Workshops— Intimation | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 2*2 |
| Statutory | — | 3 | — | 1 | _ | _ | 4 |
| Workplaces— Intimation | 4 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | 39 |
| Statutory | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Offices— Intimation | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Statutory | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Restaurants— Intimation | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 |
| Statutory | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Licensed Premises— Intimation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Legal Proceedings | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Outworkers.
Lists received from Holborn Firms 96
Names and addresses received from other Authorities 340
Names and addresses sent to other Authorities 288
Notices served on Employers 96
Firms visited 109
Infectious diseases in outworkers premises nil
Regulation of Sale and Use of Rag Flock.
There are no premises in the Borough on which rag flock, as defined by the
Public Health (London) Act, 1986, is known to be manufactured, used or sold.
The Shops Act, 1934.
During the year 44 inspections were made under this Act; in 12 cases it was
found that the requirements respecting ventilation, heating, or the provision of
sanitary conveniences were not complied with. In all cases the attention of owners
and occupiers was called to the matter and the necessary steps taken to effect
compliance with the requirements of the Act. No applications from owners or
occupiers for certificates of exemption under Section 10 of the Act (provision of
sanitary conveniences) were received during the year.
Inspection of Private Swimming Baths.
In conjunction with the Baths Manager-Engineer the customary inspection
was made of the private swimming baths at the Y.M.C.A. Central Club, Great
Russell Street, and Messrs. Bourne and Hollingsworth's, Warwickshire House,
Cower Street,