Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, The Vestry of the Parish of]
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Sanitary Conveniences —
Nature and position Is there sepatate flushing tank to
each W.C. or urinal Is any W.C., urinal, etc., inside, or
in direct or indirect communication with, a shed
Manure Pit or Cage —
Material (impervious or not) and position Distance from
nearest shed Distance from grain pit Is it
covered, drained and ventilated How often is manure
removed Is it below level of ground
Grain Pit or other Receptacle for Food —
Material (impervious or not) and position Distance
from manure pit Distance from nearest shed Is it
covered, drained, and ventilated Is it below level of
ground
Water Supply—
Kind (constant or intermittent) and position
Cisterns or other receptacles: Materials Capacities
Are overflow pipes disconnected Are they properly constructed,
covered, get.at.able Heights above ground
floor How often cleansed
Ventilation—
General condition Cross or roof and side, louvred
openings
Lighting—
General condition Are there windows or other openings
in sides or roof
Openings or Windows: Numbers and positions Whether
or not made to open and shut
Condition of milk vessels, etc.: Clean or otherwise How
cleansed and how often
Where and how is milk stored
The importance of carefully inspecting cowhouses cannot
be too much insisted upon, and the powers of control as to