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Penge 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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Table: PART I, FACTORIES ACT,1937.1.Inspectionsfor purposes of provisions as to health.

PART I, FACTORIES ACT,1937.

1.Inspectionsfor purposes of provisions as to health.

PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
(1) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities25353-
(11) Factories not included in (1) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority7411019_
(III) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers' premises)1125--
Total11017022-

Table: 2. Cases in which Defects were found.

2. Cases in which Defects were found.

Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness (S.l)66-4-
Overcrowding (S.2)22---
Unreasonable temperature (S.3)-----
Inadequate ventilation (S.4)..---
Ineffective drainage of floors
(S.6)----
Sanitary conveniences (S.7)
(a) insufficient11-1-
(b) unsuitable or defective33---
(c) not separate for sexes-----
Other offences (not including offences relating to Outwork)1414-1-
Total2626-6-

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PART VIII, FACTORIES ACT, 1937-OUTWORK.
In the August list required by Section 110, six outworkers employed in
making wearing apparel were notified. There were no defaults or prosecutions.
There were no instances of work in unwholesome premises (Section 111).