London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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55
REMEDIAL WORKS ETC. CARRIED OUT
Accident Prevention Measures 36
Abstract of Act Provided 268
Clothing Accommodation Provided 50
Drainage Defects Repaired 8
Lack of Cleanliness Remedied 23
Drinking Water/Vessels Provided 7
Eating Facilities Provided 4
First Aid Equipment Provided 211
Floors, Stairs, Passages Repaired etc. 387
Heating Provided 40
Lighting Provided 100
Machines Guarded 35
Overcrowding abated 14
Premises registered 332
Sanitary Accommodation Provided 8
Intervening Ventilated Space Provided 20
Defective Sanitary Accommodation Repaired 112
Labelling of Sanitary Accommodation 33
Staff seating facilities Provided 12
Thermometers Provided 158
Ventilation Provided 125
Walls, Ceilings etc. Repaired 312
Washing Facilities - Wash Basins Renewed/Provided 65
„ „ - Hot Water Provided 86
„ „ - Nail Brushes, Soap and Towels
Provided 17
Provision of Disposal for Sanitary Dressings 6
Defective Electrical Wiring Remedied 50
Accumulations of Rubbish Removed 52