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
Stepney 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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1. Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health.
| Type of Factory | No. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 179 | 1 | - | |
| Factories with mechanical power | 2,318 | 230 | 31 | |
| Other premises under the Acts (building operations end works of engineering and construction) | 74 | 9 | - | |
| Total: | 2,571 | 240 | 31 | |
| 2. Cases in which defects found. | ||||
| Particulars | Found | Remedied | Referred | |
| To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | |||
| Want of cleanliness | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Overcrowding | - | - | - | |
| Unreasonable temperature | - | - | - | |
| Inadequate ventilation | - | - | - | |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | - | - | - | |
| Sanitary conveniences - | ||||
| (a) Insufficient | — | — | — | 6 |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 61 | 61 | — | 31 |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | - | - | 3 | |
| Other offences against the Acts (not including those relating to Outwork) | - | - | - | |
| Total: | 64 | 6l | 3 | 43 |
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Table 18
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 & 1948