London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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Factories Acts, 1937 and 1948
The following is a report on the work carried out by the Public Health Inspectors
during the year:-
1. - Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by the Public Health 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 | 35 | 12 | 4 |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 378 | 90 | 7 |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers premises). | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 421 | 106 | 13 |
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) | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | - | - | - |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7) | |||
| (a) Insufficient | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | - | - | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | - | - | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) | 10 | 10 | - |
| TOTAL | 18 | 18 | 3 |