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Coulsdon and Purley 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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OUTWORK. (Sections 110 and 111)
| Nature of Work. | Section 110 | Section 111 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of our-workers in August list required by Sect. 110 (1) (c). | No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council. | No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served. | Prosecutions. | ||
| (1) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | |
| Wearing apparel | making, etc. Cleaning and washing | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| The making of boxes or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc. | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |
Part IV of the Act (Section 53) : Underground Workroom.
As a result of representations made to H.M. Inspector of Factories
regarding the establishment of a factory in a basement room, the necessary
action was taken to obtain cessation of the business on the grounds of the
unsuitability of the premises.
SANITARY INSPECTIONS, ETC.
The following is a summary of the complaints received, visits made,
notices served and defects remedied during the year 1948. The number of
complaints received decreased by 102, the most marked fall in numbers
being in respect of general disrepair, defective drainage, offensive pig bins
and unsound food. On the other hand, complaints regarding insect
pests and dilapidated dustbins increased considerably.
The number of visits made, excluding those in relation to Rats and
Mice, increased by 2,714, which was made possible by the increased staff
available. There were 119 more houses visited, the number of visits,
however, decreasing by 584. The most marked increases were in the
number of visits to food premises, including particularly premises on
which ice cream is prepared or sold, and in connection with drainage
inspections. Visits dealing directly with cases of infectious disease
decreased.
The number of defects remedied showed a corresponding increase,
the preliminary notices increasing by 174, but statutory notices decreasing
by 28.
In general the effect of strengthening the staff of Sanitary Inspectors
will be noted, and it is commendable to see the increase in the work
accomplished without resorting to legal action and especially the concentration
on improved hygiene in the preparation of food stuffs.
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