London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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City of London 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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SUMMARY OF DEFECTS FOUND AND NOTICES SENT

1.Cleanliness —Dirty conditions90
Accumulations of Refuse1
2.Overcrowding55
3.Temperature -Unreasonable2
Absence of Thermometer95
Absence of Warming Facilities2
4.Ventilation —Inadequate162
5.LightingInadequate60
6.Sanitary Conveniences-Insufficient5
Unsatisfactory/Defective172
- Not separate for sexes4
7,Washing Facilities- Insufficient10
- Unsatisfactory/Defective37
- No Hot water18
- Soap/Drying facilities9
8.Drinking Water- Inadequate supply12
- Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities2
9.Clothing- Inadequate accommodation21
- Inadequate drying facilities10
10.Seating- Inadequate6
II.Floors, Stairs. Passages- Unsound construction28
- Obstruction/slipping62
- Handrail (lack of)83
- Protection of Openings4
12.Machinery- Inadequate guarding100
13.First Aid- Inadequate Provision96
14.Information- No Handbook available124
15.Dangerous Practices5
16.Miscellaneous27 1302

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