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

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City of London 1970

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

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SUMMARY OF DEFECTS FOUND AND NOTICES SENT

1.CleanlinessDirty conditions100
Accumulations of Refuse6
2Overcrowding46
3.T emperatureUnreasonable1
Absence of Thermometer101
Absence of Warming Facilities .2
4.VentilationInadequate102
5.LightingInadequate88
6.Sanitary ConveniencesInsufficient11
Unsatisfactory/Defective100
Not separate for sexes37
7.Washing FacilitiesInsufficient3
Unsatisfactory/Defective30
No Hot water20
Soap/Drying facilities12
8.Drinking WaterInadequate supply22
Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities4
9.ClothingInadequate accommodation6
Inadequate drying facilities10
10.SeatingInadequate2
II.Floors,Stairs.PassagesUnsound construction21
Obstruction/slipping38
Handrail (lack of)43
Protection of Openings7
12.MachineryInadequate guarding73
13.First AidInadequate Provision124
14.InformationNo Handbookavai lable138
15.Dangerous Practices10
16.Miscellaneous66
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