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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
Hornchurch 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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FACTORIES ACT,
| Premises. | Inspections. | Written notices. | Prosecuted. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories with | ||||
| mechanical power | 121 | 8 | 0 | |
| Factories without | ||||
| mechanical power | 52 | 2 | 0 | |
| Other premises | ||||
| under the Act | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 173 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2. Defects Found. | ||||
| Particulars. | Number of defects. | |||
| Found. | Remedied. | |||
| Nuisances under Public Health Act:— | ||||
| Want of cleanliness | 6 | 6 | ||
| Ineffective drainage of floors | 1 | 1 | ||
| Sanitary accommodation:— | ||||
| Unsuitable or defective | 4 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 11 | |||
3. Outwork in Unwholesome Premises.
Nil.