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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 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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Table: Analysis of persons employed in registered premises by workplace

Analysis of persons employed in registered premises by workplace

Class of workplaceNumber of persons employed
Offices13,045
Retail shops10, 002
Wholesale departments, warehouses2,502
Catering establishments open to public1,769
Canteens144
Fuel storage depots18
Total27,480
Total males12,550
Total females14,930

Table: Contraventions remedied

Contraventions remedied

ItemsNo. of Improvements
Premises cleansed393
Overcrowding abated5
Temperature improved27
Thermometers provided138
Ventilation provided or improved115
Lighting improved27
Lighting apparatus repaired11
W.C. accommodation increased12
Washing facilities increased (basins)32
Hot and cold water provided98
Drinking water provided1
Drinking vessels provided1
Accommodation for clothing provided or improved26
Facilities for drying clothing provided6
Sitting facilities provided or improved3
Floors, stairs, passages etc. repaired99
Handrails provided18
Staircase guards provided16
Machinery guarded40
First aid boxes provided or refilled280
Window skylights cleaned4
Soap and towels provided2

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FAIRS AND CIRCUSES
Pairs were held during the year at Ealing Common, Acton Park, and at Northolt.
The Council now have as standard in any agreement with fairmen clauses requiring
satisfactory sanitary arrangements. These include provisions relating to the number,
type, lighting, condition and location of trailers used as sanitary conveniences, and
resulted in a satisfactory standard being maintained during the year.
Pood stalls were numerous on the sites and standards here were also found to be
reasonable.
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