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
Romford 1956
[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 defects were found | No. of Cases in which prosecutions instituted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Referred | ||||
| Remedied | to H.M. Inspector | by H.M. Inspector | |||
| Want of Cleanliliness | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable Temperature | - | - | - | - | _ |
| Inadequate Ventilation | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Ineffect. drain, of floors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences— | |||||
| (a) Insufficient . | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| (c) Not separate for Sexes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Offences | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | — |
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. | 45 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Box Making | 18 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 63 | — | — | - | — | — |
During the year 101 inspections were made of Outworkers'
premises.
(iv) Caravan Sites.
There are 7 licensed caravan sites, one of which is still controlled by
the Council.
Altogether, there are 291 caravans on these sites. The sites, in
general, are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
(v) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
During the year the Public Health Inspectors and Rodent Operative
carried out 2,702 inspections, or re-inspections, to premises suspected
of being infested by rats or mice.
Further maintenance treatment, in respect of rat disinfestation to
sewers, was undertaken during the year.