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 Croydon]
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116
Other nuisances and infringements :
Offensive accumulations 107
Defective manure receptacles . 5
Dirty or defective sanitary conveniences 5
Overcrowding 133
Smoke nuisances . 11
Sundry nuisances or defects 3-5
Particulars not inserted in Rent Book (Housing Act) 2
,, ,, ,, (Rent Restriction Act) 2
(2) FACTORIES AND WORKPLACES.
Want of cleanliness 9
Inadequate ventilation 5
Insufficient drainage of floors 1
Abstract not exhibited 13
Thermometers required 2
Sundry nuisances or defects 22
W.C.'s—Insufficient . 7
,, Unsuitable or defective 12
,, Not separate for sexes 2
,, Not lighted 4
(3) INFRINGEMENTS OF CROYDON CORPORATION
ACT, 1924.
Food cupboards defective or required . 27
(4) INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938,
AND FOOD BYELAWS.
Cleansing or repair of walls and ceilings . 81
Cleansing or repair of floors, utensils, fixtures, etc 53
Dirty or defective w.c. accommodation . 52
Food storage accommodation required . 16
Refuse bins insufficient 42
Food in uncovered vehicles or baskets . 1
Premises not suitable for storage or manufacture of food 8
Want of provision of towels 17
Provision of cloakroom accommodation . 12
Want of intervening ventilated space to w.c. 5
Insufficient or defective sink accommodation and water
supply 10
Ventilation required in food store 8
Household washing in food store 4
Impervious floors required to kitchens, etc. ' 52
Defective floors and pavings 18
(5) INFRINGEMENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ACT,
PAVING, Etc.
Defective Yard Paving 55
Want of a sanitary dustbin 720
(6) INFRINGEMENTS OF SHOPS ACT.
Defective ventilation
Provision of means of heating 13
Infringement in hours of employment 20
Notices to be exhibited or amended 427
Insufficient w.c. accommodation 13
Want of washing facilities 9
Defective w.c. accommodation
Defective walls, floors, ceilings, etc. 34
Defective lighting ... 30
Accommodation for meals 1
Seating accommodation 1