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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
East Barnet 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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| W.C.'s and fittings repaired or renewed | 22 |
| Insufficient water supplies remedied | 8 |
| Stairs and staircases repaired or renewed | 3 |
| Floors and skirtings repaired or renewed | 16 |
| Doors and frames repaired or renewed | 12 |
| Window frames and sills repaired or renewed | 27 |
| Sash cords renewed | 16 |
TABLE IV Factories Act, 1937
FACTORY INSPECTIONS
Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to Health
| Premises | No. on Register | Number of Inspections | Written Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 3 | 5 | - |
| Factories in which mechanical power is used | 91 | 168 | 1 |
| Totals | 94 | 173 | 1 |
Cases in which Defects were Found
| Particulars | Number of cases in which defects were found Referred | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | |
| Want of cleanliness | - | — | — | — |
| Unsuitable or defective sanitary conveniences | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other offences (not including offences relating to home work) | - | — | — | — |
| Totals | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
TABLE V
| FOOD SURRENDERED DURING 1961 | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat | — | 2 | 21 |
| Fish | — | 3 | 14 |
| Tinned Food (other than meat) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tinned Ham | — | 2 | 3 |
| Tinned Meat | — | 1 | 2 |
| Frozen Foods | — | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 17 |