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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
Enfield 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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OUTWORKERS
Twenty-six lists containing the names and addresses of 185 outworkers
were received during the year. Fifteen addresses of outworkers
were forwarded to other districts.
One case of Infectious Disease occurred at Outworkers'
premises in Enfield during the year, the premises and out-work
therein were disinfected by the Health Dept.
The following table gives details of the work carried out
| Nature of Work. | No. of Outworkers. | Prosecutions. | Notices served. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrellas | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical Appliances | 5 | — | |
| Office Equipment | 4 | — | |
| Making Wearing Apparel | 98 | — | — |
| Cardboard Boxes, etc. | 2 | — | — |
| Carbon Paper Manufacture | 4 | — | — |
| Gas Appliances | 1 | — | — |
| Embroidery | 1 | — | — |
| Brush Making | 2 | — | — |
| Toys | 6 | — | — |
| Table Stationery | 1 | — | — |
| Cotton Goods | 60 | — | — |
| Totals | 185 | — | — |
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
Number of inspections 17
OFFENSIVE TRADES
Four offensive trade premises are established in the district,
and during the year no complaints were received in connection
therewith.
SMOKE ABATEMENT
During the course of the year observations have been kept
on the factory chimneys of the district for nuisances due to the
issue of an excessive amount of smoke.