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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
Orpington 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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SUMMARY OF REGULATED TRADES.
| Number | No. of Visits | No. of Defects found | No. of Detects remedied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairies | 70 | 376 | 10 | 10 |
| Cowsheds | ||||
| Slaughterhouses Licensed | 17 | 766 | 4 | 4 |
| Registered | ||||
| Bakehouses | 20 | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| Piggeries | 10 | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| Other food preparing places | 251 | 527 | — | — |
| Factories | 171 | 130 | 2 | 2 |
| Common Lodging Houses | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| Houses let in Lodgings | — | — | — | " — |
| TOTAL | 540 | 2031 | 18 | 18 |
SHOPS ACTS, 1912-1934.
Regular inspection of shops is made.
During- the year 337 visits were paid to shops in the
District, and it was not found necessary to take any formal
action.
SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There is one Public Swimming' Pool in the District. This
pool is a modern one, being equipped with filtration, aeration
and chlorination plant.
There is also one privately owned swimming bath owned
by the London Boy Scouts' Association.
Inspections were made during the year, but no action was
found necessary.