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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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4.—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
| Workshops on the Register (S. 131) at the end of the year | Number |
|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 33 |
| Dressmakers | 88 |
| Laundries | 28 |
| Others | 278 |
| Total number of workshops on Register | 427 |
5.—OTHER MATTERS.
| Class | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Matters notified to H M. Inspector of Factories— Failure to affix Abstract of the Factory and Workshop | ||
| Act 1901 (S. 133) | 12 | |
| Action taken in matters referred by H.M. Inspector as remediable under the Public Health Acts, but not under the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901 (8. 5) | Notified by H.M. Inspector | 7 |
| Reports (of action taken) sent to H.M. Inspector | 7 | |
| Other | 5 | |
| Underground bakehouses (S.101)— | ||
| Certificates granted during year | — | |
| In use at the end of the year | 46 | |
House to House.—As a result of the house to house visitation
365 inpections were made, 90 notices served, and 62
complied with.
It is important that this work should be systematically
carried out.
Houses Let in Lodgings.—During the year no new houses
were registered.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—During the year
the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, continued in
operation, the District Inspectors being responsible for its
administration in their respective districts.
Section I places the responsibility of ridding the premises
of the pest upon the occupier, but this is somewhat difficult
when dealing with tenement houses containing in some cases
three or more families.
During the year several complaints were received with
regard to rat infestation of premises. In each case an
inspection was made and advice and instructions given. A
supply of poison was given where necessary and in most cases
satisfactory results have been obtained.