Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
COMPLAINTS
During the year 917 complaints were received with respect to the following matters
Choked and defective drains | 186 |
Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of houses or premises | 258 |
Offensive accumulations or deposits | 23 |
Defective dustbins | 57 |
Verminous premises | 21 |
Gypsies | 9 |
Rat and mouse infestations | 252 |
Unsound food | 31 |
Nuisances from animals | 12 |
Overcrowding | 19 |
Dust, smoke and noise nuisances | 14 |
Other nuisances | 35 |
Total | 917 |
Visits to dwelling houses re disrepair | 2,260 |
Visits to dwelling houses re overcrowding and re-housing enquiries | 259 |
Visits re defective drainage | 2,238 |
Visits re disinfestation and disinfection | 100 |
Visits re accumulations of refuse | 156 |
Observations re smoke, noise and smell nuisances | 304 |
Inspections of public conveniences | 39 |
Inspections of piggeries and stables | 113 |
Inspections of moveable dwellings and caravan sites | 804 |
Visits re infectious diseases | 471 |
Visits re Shops Acts (during office hours) | 971 |
Visits re Shops Acts (outside office hours) | 393 |
Visits re inspection of food | 644 |
Inspections of dairies and milk shops | 35 |
Inspections of ice cream manufacturers' premises | 67 |
Inspections of ice cream dealers' premises and vehicles | 224 |
Inspections of food shops, cafes, etc. | 2,122 |
Inspections of licensed premises | 93 |
Inspections of hawkers' vehicles and store places | 180 |
Inspections of factories, workplaces and outworkers' premises | 873 |
Inspections re rodent control | 1,243 |
Inspections re music and dancing licences | 58 |
Visits re milk, water and ice cream sampling, etc. | 176 |
Inspections of schools | 10 |
Inspections of petroleum stores | 105 |
Inspections of slaughterhouses | 3 |
Inspections of refuse tips | 42 |
Miscellaneous visits | 2,517 |
Total | 16,500 |