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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
Uxbridge 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Uxbridge RDC]
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FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES
AND HOMEWORK.
I.—INSPECTIONS.
| No of Inspections. | No. of Written Notices | |
|---|---|---|
| FACTORIES (Including Factory Laundries.) | 18 | 3 |
| WORKSHOPS (Including Workshop Laundry.) | 26 | – |
| WORKPLACES (Other than Outworkers' Premises included in Part 3 of this Report.) | 17 | – |
| 61 | 3 |
II.—DEFECTS FOUND.
| Nuisances under the Public Health Acts:— | Found. | Remedied. |
|---|---|---|
| Want of Cleanliness | 2 | 2 |
| Want of Ventilation | – | – |
| Overcrowding | – | – |
| Want of Drainage of Floors | – | – |
| Other Nuisances | 1 | 1 |
| Sanitary Accommodation: | ||
| Insufficient | 1 | 1 |
| Unsuitable or Defective | – | – |
| Not Separate for Sexes | – | – |
| Insufficient means of Escape in case of Fire | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
III.-HOME WORK.
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel (Making, &c.):— | |
| Lists received from Employers | 22 |