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Islington 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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1932]
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OTHER MATTERS.
| Number. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matters notified to H.M. Inspector of Factories | ||
| Failure to affix Abstract of the Factory and Workshop Act (s. 133, 1901) | 23 | |
| Action taken in matters referred by H.M. Inspector as remediable under the Public Health Acts, but not under the Factory and Workshop Act (s. 5, 1901). | Notified by H.M. Inspector | 6 |
| Reports (of action taken) sent to | ||
| H.M Inspector | 6 | |
| Other (New Factories reported under Home Office Memorandum, 1912) | 23 | |
| Underground Bakehouses (s. 101) in use at the end of the year. | 69 | |
OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES. SECTION 103.
| Nature of Work. (1) | Instances. (2) | Notices served. (3) | Prosecutions. (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel— | |||
| Making, &c. | 40 | 4 | — |
| Cleaning and washing | — | — | — |
| Household linen | — | — | — |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | — | — | — |
| Curtains and furniture hangings | 4 | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | — | — | — |
| Electro-plate | — | — | — |
| File making | — | — | — |
| Brass and brass articles | — | — | — |
| Fur pulling | — | — | — |
| Cables and chains | — | — | — |
| Anchors and Grapnels | — | — | — |
| Cart gear | — | — | — |
| Locks, latches and keys | — | — | — |
| Umbrellas, &c. | 2 | — | — |
| Artificial flowers | 8 | 2 | — |
| Nets, other than wire nets | — | — | — |
| Tents | — | — | — |
| Sacks | — | — | — |
| Racquet and tennis balls | — | — | — |
| Paper, &c., boxes, paper bags | 19 | 5 | — |
| Brush making | 8 | — | — |
| Pea picking | — | — | — |
| Feather sorting | — | — | — |
| Carding, &c., of buttons, &c. | — | — | — |
| Stuffed Toys | 1 | — | — |
| Basket making | — | — | — |
| Chocolates and sweetmeats | — | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas Crackers, Christmas stockings, &c. | 10 | 1 | — |
| Textile weaving | — | — | — |
| Lampshades | — | — | — |
| Total | 92 | 12 | — |
SCAVENGING.
Particulars are required in the Annual Report of any extension or improvement
during the year of methods of scavenging or refuse disposal, and a statement
as to the character and efficiency of the arrangements for the removal and disposal
of house refuse.
Mr. Wigfield, the Borough Cleansing Superintendent, kindly supplied me with
the following statement:—
(1) Street Sweeping. No material alteration has taken place with regard to
the mileage of streets swept during 1932 as compared with the previous
year.
(2) Two "Electricar" 3-ton hygienic, low-loading refuse collecting vehicles
were purchased and put into commission during the year.