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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
Erith 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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Premises visited and recorded results of such visits:
| Premises | No. in District | No. of visits 1942 | No. of defects found | No. of defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 10 | 65 | 1 | 1 |
| Cowsheds | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| Dairies | 12 | 63 | 2 | 2 |
| Butchers Shops | 33 | 352 | 1 | 1 |
| Fish friers | 10 | 71 | – | – |
| Ice Cream Manufacturers | 18 | 38 | – | – |
| Food Factories | 3 | 16 | – | – |
| Slaughter Houses | 4 | 18 | – | – |
| Factories | 124 | 89 | 11 | 11 |
| Outworkers | 18 | 11 | – | – |
E (10) b. Summary of Nuisances and Defects remedied
during the year.
E (10) b. Summary of Nuisances and Defects remedied during the year.
| Other than those enumerated in the above tabulations: | |
| Drains cleared | 105 |
| Drains repaired | 44 |
| Roofs repaired | 120 |
| Damp walls remedied | 79 |
| Floors repaired | 19 |
| Accumulations removed | 13 |
| W.C. cisterns repaired | 42 |
| Water supply provided | 21 |
| W.C. pans renewed | 20 |
| New Dustbins provided | 133 |
| Plasters renewed | 47 |
| Windows made to open | 27 |
| New sinks installed | 8 |
| New firegrates provided | 14 |
| Yard pavings repaired | 3 |
| New W.C.s provided | 10 |
| Animal nuisances abated | 3 |
| Cesspools abolished | 2 |
| Clothing disinfected : — | |
E (10) c. Smoke Abatement.
No action has been taken during the current year in
respect of smoke abatement.