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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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I am indebted to the Chief Sanitary Inspector for the
following information:—
D (5) Sanitary Inspection of the Area
D (5)a Visits by Sanitary Inspectors
The total number of visits was 7,870
Notices served:
Formal 12: Informal 157: 169
Complaints received and investigated 1,273
Number of disinfections 127
| Premises | No. in District | No. of visits | No. of defects found | No. of defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 31 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| Bakehouses | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Dairies | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Butchers' shops | 33 | 164 | 9 | 9 |
| Fish friers | 13 | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Slaughterhouses | 2 | 416 | 2 | 2 |
| Factories | 155 | 98 | 25 | 25 |
| Outworkers | 106 | 32 | - | - |
| Food factories | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Pet shops | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Rag flock dealers | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
The numbers of routine visits have been limited due to
the depletion of Inspectorial staff.
D (5)e Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Roofs made watertight 42
Dampness remedied 59
Eaves repaired 24
Floors repaired 16
Plasters renewed 35
New Waterclosets 14
New W.C. pans 39
Cisterns repaired 36
New sinks fixed 37
Sink wastes repaired 40
Firegrates repaired 9
Drains repaired 26
Water supplies provided 3
Windows made to open 36
Coppers repaired
Yard pavings renewed 8
Dustbins provided 39
Accumulations removed 8
Obstructed drains cleared 22
Miscellaneous 41
Houses demolished:
By formal action 6
By informal action 8