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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

Ealing 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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Table: Part VIII of the Act Outwork (Sections 133 and 134)

Part VIII of the Act Outwork (Sections 133 and 134)

Nature of WorkSection 133Section 134
No. of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 133 (1) (c)No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises
Wearing apparel:
Making, etc161-
Artificial Flowers3-
Feather sorting1-
Paper bags7-
Carding, etc., of buttons, etc26-
Stuffed toys19-
Cosaques, Christmas stockings, etc89-
Lampshades3-
Brass and brass articles1-
Woodwork1-
Jewellery36-
Total347-

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During the year 64 inspections of Outworkers' premises were carried out by the
Public Health Inspectors.

Table: SHOPS ACT, 1950Improvements under Section 38 of the Shops Act, 1950, relating to the health and comfort of shop workers were carried out as follows:—

SHOPS ACT, 1950

Improvements under Section 38 of the Shops Act, 1950, relating to the health and comfort of shop workers were carried out as follows:—

Lighting improved72
Sanitary accommodation improved57
Temperature improved72
Washing facilities provided or improved68

Table: PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operatives acting under the supervision of the Chief Public Health Inspector.

PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949

The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operatives acting under the supervision of the Chief Public Health Inspector.

Complaints794
Premises inspected1,012
Premises found to be infested with:
1. Rats881
2. Mice124
Re-visits to infested premises3,679
Fees received for treatment£738 12s. Od.