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 | |
| 749 |