London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Ruislip-Northwood 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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(b) Defects found in Factories

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. 1)11---
Overcrowding (S.2)-----
Unreasonable temperature (S.3)-----
Inadequate ventilation (S. 4)22---
Ineffective drainage of floors (s. 6)-----
Sanitary Conveniences (S. 7)
(a) Insufficient-----
(b) Unsuitable or defective-----
(c) Not separate for sexes-----
Other offences (not including offences relating to out work)-----
TOTAL33---

(c) Outworkers APPENDIX B

Nature of Work (1)Section 110Section 111
No. of out-workers in August list required by section 110(1) (c) (2)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council (3)No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists (4)No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises (5)Notices served (6)Prosecutions (7)
Making of wearing apparel35-----
Lace, lace curtains and nets1-----
Curtains and furniture hangings7-----
Artificial flowers5-----
Cosaques, Christmas stockings, etc.1-----
TOTAL49-----