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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
Hendon 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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Factories Act, 1931 and 1948.
The following is a report on the work carried out
by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year:-
1. —- INSPECTIONS for the purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of Inspections | Number of written Notices. |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1,2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 41 | 29 | 4 |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 376 | 199 | 13 |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority, (excluding out-workers premises). | 8 | 12 | |
| TOTAL | 425 | 240 | 17 |
2 — CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND.
| Particulars. | Number of cases in which defects were found. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred by H.M. Inspector. | |
| Want of cleanliness (S. 1) | 12 | 12 | - |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable Temperature (S.3) | - | - | - |
| Inadequate Ventilation (S.4) | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7):- | |||
| (a) Insufficient | 3 | 3 | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defects | 2 | 2 | - |
| (c) Not separate for Sexes | - | - | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to out work) | 27 | 22 | - |
| TOTAL | 44 | 39 | - |