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 Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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of street dust and dirt. Where natural ventilation is
not effective, or in the opinion of the Medical Officer
insufficient, ventilation by fans or other artificial
means shall be provided. Arrangements for ventilation
shall be such that the temperature of the underground
bakehouse, from October 1st to May 31st, shall not
exceed 808 Fahr., except within half an hour after a
batch of bread has been drawn.
D.—All other Respects.
(9) Dough troughs, and other furniture, or fittings (if any)
shall be mounted on strong castors, or wheels, so as to
be readily moveable for cleansing purposes, or where
fixed, shall be raised at least 1 foot from floor, and set
sufficiently away from all walls, so as to allow of access
to all parts.
(10) No bakehouse shall be in direct communication with
any coal or other cellar, nor with any wash-house; nor
with any room, unpaved yard, or area, which may be a
nuisance, or cause contamination by foul air, dust or
dirt.
(11) Provision shall be made for the storage of flour elsewhere
than in the bakehouse itself, in a dry, clean, well lighted
and well ventilated room.
(12) Conveniences for personal ablution shall be provided in a
suitable position, and shall include a watertap,
and a sink or lavatory basin of an approved character.
(These conveniences shall be outside the under-ground
bakehouse.)