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 1963

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

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Table: FACTORIES AND HOMEWORKI. Inspections

FACTORIES AND HOMEWORK

I. Inspections

PremisesNo. on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Prosecuted
FACTORIES WITHOUT mechanical power3053--
FACTORIES WITH mechanical power181192--
OTHER PREMISES in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority66--
Total217251--

Table: 2. Defects Found

2. Defects Found

ParticularsNumber 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-----
Overcrowding-----
Unreasonable temperature-----
Inadequate ventilation-----
Ineffective drainage of floors-----
Sanitary conveniences-----
(a) insufficient-----
(b) unsuitable or defective-----
(c) not separates 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 apparel53-----
Artificial flowers9-----
Curtains2-----
Toys15-----
Brushes1-----
Button carding4-----
Cardboard boxes1-----
Hand made-scourers1-----
Total86-----