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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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REMEDIAL WORKS ETC. CARRIED OUT
Accident Prevention Measures 11
Abstract of Act Provided 285
Clothing Accommodation Provided 15
Drainage Defects Repaired
Lack of Cleanliness Remedied 2
Drinking Water/Vessels Provided 6
Eating Facilities Provided
First Aid Equipment Provided 177
Floors, Stairs, Passages Repaired etc. 63
Heating Provided 2
Lighting Provided 36
Machines Guarded 28
Overcrowding abated 12
Premises registered 518
Sanitary Accommodation Provided 9
Intervening Ventilated Space Provided 54
Defective Sanitary Accommodation Repaired 9
Labelling of Sanitary Accommodation 9
Staff seating facilities Provided 4
Thermometers Provided 151
Ventilation Provided 96
Walls, Ceilings etc. Repaired 109
Washing Facilities - Wash Basins Renewed/Provided 28
- Hot Water Provided 44
- Nail Brushes, Soap and Towels Provided 12
Provision of Disposal for Sanitary Dressings 3
Defective Electrical Wiring Remedied 16
Accumulations of Rubbish Removed 17
Hoists and Lifts Repaired 15
More detailed comment in relation to Offices, Shops and Railway
Premises is contained in the Appendix to this Report.