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 | 77 |
Accumulations of Refuse | 4 | ||
2. | Overcrowding | 5 | |
3. | Temperature — | Unreasonable | - |
Absence of Thermometer | 37 | ||
Absence of Warming Facilities | 15 | ||
4. | Ventilation - | Inadequate | 99 |
5. | Lighting - | Inadequate | 111 |
6. | Sanitary Conveniences — | Insufficient | 4 |
Unsatisfactory/Defective | 56 | ||
Not separate for sexes | 20 | ||
7. | Washing Facilities — | Insufficient | 5 |
Unsatisfactory/Defective | 10 | ||
No Hot water | 14 | ||
Soap/Drying Facilities | 17 | ||
8. | Drinking Water — | Inadequate supply | 14 |
Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities | - | ||
9. | Clothing — | Inadequate accommodation | 2 |
Inadequate drying facilities | - | ||
10. | Seating — | Inadequate | - |
11. | Floors, — Stairs, — Passages - | Unsound construction | 2 |
Obstruction/slipping | 27 | ||
HandraiI (lack of) | 38 | ||
Protection of Openings | 2 | ||
12. | Machinery — | Inadequate guarding | 31 |
13. | First Aid — | Inadequate Provision | 35 |
14. | Information — | No Handbook available | 54 |
15. | Dangerous Practices — | 14 | |
16. | Miscellaneous | 56 | |
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