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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
Dagenham 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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On the Administration of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901.
In this district there are 19 factories, 19 workshops, and
31 workplaces. |
| PREMISES. | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. | |
| Factories | 57 | ||
| Workshops | 57 | — | — |
| Workplaces | 201 | — | — |
2- Defects.
Nuisances under the Public Health Acts.
Found. Remedied.
Defective Sanitary Accommodation 1 1
"Other nuisances" 3 3
3. Outwork in Unwholesome Premises—Section 108.
There was no outwork conducted in unwholesome premises.
There were 92 premises in which outwork was carried on.
The following table shows the various occupations:—
| Dressing Gowns | 2 | Leather Cutting | 1 |
| Brushes | 8 | Boxes | 2 |
| Blouses | 6 | Fancy Goods | 1 |
| Millinery | 4 | Ties | 2 |
| Boots | 15 | Outfitting | 1 |
| Tailors | 6 | Trimmings | 1 |
| Overalls | 4 | Art Needlework | 1 |
| Neckwear | 2 | Costumes | 1 |
| Wearing Apparel | 19 | Shirts | 2 |
| Underwear | 3 | Gowns | 1 |
| Robes | 5 | Baby Clothing | 1 |
| Christmas Crackers | 1 | Waterproofs | 1 |
| dollars | 1 | Life Belt Makers | 1 |
Rag Flock Act, 1911 and 1918.
There are no premises in the district in which rag flock
is manufactured, used, or sold.