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

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City of London 1971

[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 conditions77
Accumulations of Refuse4
2.Overcrowding5
3.Temperature —Unreasonable-
Absence of Thermometer37
Absence of Warming Facilities15
4.Ventilation -Inadequate99
5.Lighting -Inadequate111
6.Sanitary Conveniences —Insufficient4
Unsatisfactory/Defective56
Not separate for sexes20
7.Washing Facilities —Insufficient5
Unsatisfactory/Defective10
No Hot water14
Soap/Drying Facilities17
8.Drinking Water —Inadequate supply14
Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities-
9.Clothing —Inadequate accommodation2
Inadequate drying facilities-
10.Seating —Inadequate-
11.Floors, — Stairs, — Passages -Unsound construction2
Obstruction/slipping27
HandraiI (lack of)38
Protection of Openings2
12.Machinery —Inadequate guarding31
13.First Aid —Inadequate Provision35
14.Information —No Handbook available54
15.Dangerous Practices —14
16.Miscellaneous56
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