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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
Edmonton 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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| Particulars. | Number of Defects. | No. of Prosecutions. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | |||
| Nuisances under the Public Health Acts— | — | — | — | — | |
| Want of cleanliness | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Want of ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | |
| Want of drainage of floors | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Nuisances | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
| Sanitary Accommodation | Insufficient | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Unsuitable or defective | 6 | 8 | — | — | |
| Not separate for sexes | — | — | — | — | |
| Offences under the F. & W. Acts— | |||||
| Illegal occupation of underground bakehouses | — | — | — | — | |
| Other offences | — | — | — | — | |
| Total | 18 | 19 | — | — | |
The details of the nuisances remedied are as follows:—
| Sanitary accommodation provided | |
| Water-closets cleansed or repaired | 3 |
| Flushing apparatus repaired | 6 |
| Urinals repaired | 1 |
| Sink waste pipes fixed | 1 |
| Drains cleansed or repaired | 1 |
| Workshops lime washed | 0 |
| Factories limewashed | 0 |
| Floors repaired | 1 |
| Roofs repaired | 1 |
| Water fittings repaired | 1 |
| Other nuisances abated | 2 |
| 19 |
Under the Ministry of Health (Factory and Workshops Transfer of powers)
Order, 1921, 11 bakehouses were limewashed.
3.—Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 108.
Nature of Work.
Wearing apparel making, etc.
Umbrellas
Artificial flowers
Brush making
Instances. Notices served. Prosecutions.
Nil Nil Nil
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