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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
Friern Barnet 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]
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FACTORIES.
Factories.
The Council's functions in regard to factories include
the cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature, ventilation and drainage
floors in respect of those in which mechanical power is not used.
In the case of factories where mechanical power is used,
i.e. the greater number, these duties are limited to securing adequate
sanitary accommodation. The provision of the Factories Act 1961
relating to all other matters are administered by the factory
inspectorate of the Ministry of Labour.
There are seventy-five factories in the district, most of which are of the small and light industrial type.
Inspection of factories.
| Premises. | No. on Register. | Inspections. | Number of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Notices. | Occupiers Prosecuted | |||
| (l) Factories without mechanical power. | 13 | 20 | - | - |
| (2) Factories with mechanical power. | 62 | 85 | 1 | - |
| (3) Other premises i.e. building or engineering works. | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 75 | 105 | 1 | - |
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