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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
Hayes and Harlington 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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1.—Inspections.
| Premises | Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| Factories with mechanical power | 34 | 5 | Nil | |
| Factories without mechancial power | 14 | — | ||
| Other Premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including Outworkers' premises) | - | - | ||
| Total | 48 | 5 | ||
2.—Defects Found.
| Particulars | Number of Defects | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied. | ||
| Nuisances under the Public Health Acts:— | |||
| Want of cleanliness | 5 | 4 | |
| Want of ventilation | Nil | Nil | |
| Overcrowding | Nil | Nil | |
| Want of drainage of floors | Nil | Nil | |
| Other nuisances | Nil | Nil | |
| Sanitary accommodation | [Insufficient | Nil | Nil |
| Unsuitable or defective | Nil | Nil | |
| Not separate for sexes | Nil | Nil | |
| Offences under the Factory & Workshop Acts:— Other offences | Nil | Nil | |
| Total | 5 | 4 | |
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
Twelve fish friers and three fat extractors are licensed by the
Council. Regular inspections have been made and the trades
found to be conducted satisfactorily.
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