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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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SAMPLING OF SWIMMING BATH WATER
| Satisfactory | Not Satisfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Houndsfield Lido | ||
| Samples taken for Bacteriological Examination | 2 | – |
| Samples taken for Chemical Examination | 2 | – |
| Knights Lane Baths | ||
| Samples taken for Bacteriological Examination | 5 | – |
| Samples taken for Chemical Examination | 7 | – |
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Number on Register at end of year:-
Premises where filling materials used 14
Licences granted for storage of rag flock 2
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
There are eight public conveniences in the Borough under the supervision
of the Senior Public Health Inspector.
No charge is made for the use of any part of any Public Convenience on
either Male or Female side. Free hand washing facilities are provided and
paper towels are supplied. An additional wash and brush up service is available
on the payment of a small charge. There are two Attendants in each convenience,
one on the Male and one on the Female side and premises are kept extremely
clean and neat. There is no doubt that the public conveniences in Edmonton
are among the best in the Greater London area.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 AND 1948 The following work has been carried out under the above Acts:-1. Inspections for the purpose of provisions as to Health
| Premises | Number in Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories with mechanical power | 240 | 225 | - | - |
| Factories without mechanical power | 12 | 26 | - | - |
| Other premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering and construction but not including outworkers premises) | 5 | 14 | - | - |
| 257 | 265 | - | - |