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Stepney 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Table 12
PRESCRIBED PARTICULARS ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
FACTORIES ACT, 1961
1. Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health
| Type of Factory | No. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 150 | 17 | 1 |
| Factories with mechanical power | 2,083 | 499 | 97 |
| Other Premises under the Act (Electrical Stations, Institutions, and sites of building operations and works of engineering and construction) | 157 | - | - |
| . Total | 2,395 | 531 | 98 |
2. Cases in which Defects were found
| Particulars | Found | Remedied | Referred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to H.M. Inspector | by H.M. Inspector | |||
| Want of cleanliness | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Overcrowding | - | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable temperature | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate ventilation | - | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences: | ||||
| (a) insufficient | 2 | 2 | - | 6 |
| (b) unsuitable or defective | 104 | 104 | - | 32 |
| (c) not separate for sexes | 7 | 7 | - | 9 |
| Other offences against the Act (not including those relating to outwork) | 9 | - | 9 | - |
| Total | 123 | 114 | 9 | 48 |
3. Prosecutions
Five summonses were issued against the proprietor of a factory for
failing to maintain and keep clean sanitary conveniences and for absence
of artificial lighting or indication for sexes.
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