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

Wood Green 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]

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Table: FACTORIES AND HOMEWORK 1.Inspections

FACTORIES AND HOMEWORK 1.Inspections

PremisesNo. on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Prosecuted
FACTORIES WITHOUT mechanical power3047--
FACTORIES WITH mechanical power181184--
OTHER PREMISES in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority66--
Total217237--

Table: 2.Defects Found

2.Defects Found

ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prose cutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M, InspectorBy H.He Inspector
Want of cleanliness-----
Overcrowding-----
Unreasonable temperature-----
Inadequate ventilation-----
Ineffective drainage of floors-----
Sanitary conveniences
(a) insufficient-----
(b) unsuitable or defective-----
(c) not separate for sexes-----
Other offences against the Act (not including offences re lating to outwork)-----
Total-----

Table: 3.Outwork

3.Outwork

ParticularsNo. of outworkers in August listNo. of cases of default in sending lists to CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel99-----
Artificial flowers1-----
Paper bags2-----
Brushes1-----
Christmas crackers11-----
Lampshades1-----
Leather goods2-----
Toys32-----
Greeting cards9-----
Total158-----