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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
Romford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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| 2. Cases in which Defects were Found. Particulars. No. of Cases in which prosecucutions instituted | No. of cases in which prosecucutions instituted. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Cases in which defects were found. | |||||
| Found. | Remedied. | Referred | |||
| to H.M. inspector. | by H.M. Inspector. | ||||
| Want of Cleanliness | 3 | 3 | - | - | |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | - |
| Unreasonable Temperature | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate Ventilation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ineffect. drain, of floors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences— | - | - | - | - | - |
| (a insufficient | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| (b) Unsuitable, or defective | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| (c)Not separate for Sexes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Offences | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
3. Outwork.
| Nature of Work | No. of Out-Workers in August List | No. of Cases of default in sending List | No. of Prosecutions for failure to supply Lists | No. of Instances of Work in Unwholesome Premises | Notices Served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel— | ||||||
| Making, etc. | 38 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brush Making | 14 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 52 | - | - | - | - | - |
During the year 562 inspections were made of Outworkers'
premises.
(iv) Caravan Sites.
There are 4 licensed caravan sites, one of which is controlled
by the Council. Altogether, there are 240 caravans on these sites.
The sites are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
(v) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
During the year the Sanitary Inspectors and Rodent Operative
carrried out 2,913 inspections of re-inspections to premises infested
by rats and mice.