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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
Croydon 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Ladder and barrow makers | 3 |
| Wig-making | 3 |
| Scale makers | 3 |
| Blind-making | 3 |
| Furriers | 3 |
| Total | 498 |
4.—Bakehouses.
The control of Bakehouses is dealt with under the Factory and
Workshops Act and the Public Health Acts.
No. of bakehouses on Register 31st December, 1924 101
,, underground bakehouses (included in above) 11
Visits made to Bakehouses during year 302
Defects found 92
Notices issued 29
Notices complied 22
5.—Home Work.
Lists of home workers are sent in twice yearly. 191 lists were
received from employers containing the names of 355 outworkers
residing in the Borough. 54 additional lists were received from
other Local Authorities containing the names of 148 outworkers
also living inside the Borough. 139 visits were paid to outworkers.
59 visits were paid to premises of employers of outworkers to
examine lists and for other purposes.
| Nature of Work. | No. employed. | Outwork in infected premises. | Outwork in unsatisfactory premises. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, cleaning, altering and repairing wearing apparel | 361 | — | _ | |
| Upholstery work | 3 | — | — | |
| Cardboard box making | 2 | — | — | |
| Artificial flowers | 1 | — | — | |
| Carding buttons | 1 | — | — . | |
| Tennis balls | 1 | — | — | |
| Brushes | 1 | — | — | |
| Umbrellas | 1 | — | — | |
| Blind Repairs | 1 | — | - | |
| Table linen | 1 | - | — | |
| TOTAL | 263 | - | - |