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 London, City of ]
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SUMMARY OF DEFECTS FOUND AND NOTICES SENT
1. | Cleanliness — | Dirty conditions | 90 |
Accumulations of Refuse | 1 | ||
2. | Overcrowding | 55 | |
3. | Temperature - | Unreasonable | 2 |
Absence of Thermometer | 95 | ||
Absence of Warming Facilities | 2 | ||
4. | Ventilation — | Inadequate | 162 |
5. | Lighting | Inadequate | 60 |
6. | Sanitary Conveniences- | Insufficient | 5 |
Unsatisfactory/Defective | 172 | ||
- Not separate for sexes | 4 | ||
7, | Washing Facilities | - Insufficient | 10 |
- Unsatisfactory/Defective | 37 | ||
- No Hot water | 18 | ||
- Soap/Drying facilities | 9 | ||
8. | Drinking Water | - Inadequate supply | 12 |
- Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities | 2 | ||
9. | Clothing | - Inadequate accommodation | 21 |
- Inadequate drying facilities | 10 | ||
10. | Seating | - Inadequate | 6 |
II. | Floors, Stairs. Passages | - Unsound construction | 28 |
- Obstruction/slipping | 62 | ||
- Handrail (lack of) | 83 | ||
- Protection of Openings | 4 | ||
12. | Machinery | - Inadequate guarding | 100 |
13. | First Aid | - Inadequate Provision | 96 |
14. | Information | - No Handbook available | 124 |
15. | Dangerous Practices | 5 | |
16. | Miscellaneous | 27 1302 |
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