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 275
Accumulations of Refuse 2
2. Overcrowding 11
3. Temperature — Unreasonable 3
— Absence of Thermometer 105
— Absence of Warming Facilities —
4. Ventilation — Inadequate 70
5. Lighting — Inadequate 54
6. Sanitary
Conveniences — Insufficient 5
— Unsatisfactory/Defective 10
— Not separate for sexes 18
7. Washing
Facilities — Insufficient 1
— Unsatisfactory/Defective 26
— No Hot water 13
— Soap/Drying Facilities 4
8. Drinking
Water — Inadequate supply 3
— Disposable vessels/Rinsing facilities -
9. Clothing - Inadequate accommodation 4
— Inadequate drying facilities -
10. Hoists & Lifts 162
11. Floors, - Unsound construction 62
Stairs, — Obstruct ion/slipping 60
Passages - Handrail (lack of) 29
— Protection of Openings 16
12. Machinery - Inadequate guarding 95
13. First Aid — Inadequate Provision 102
14. Information — No Handbook available 150
15. Dangerous
Practices — 75
16. Miscellaneous (including letters requesting registration) 400
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