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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

Harrow 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]

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OIL HEATERS REGULATIONS AND
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) REGULATIONS
Visits were made to premises pursuant to these regulations, particular
attention being given to shops selling second-hand appliances. As a result,
several appliances were withdrawn from sale and scrapped.
The London Fire Brigade reported two fires at homes in the Borough
where oil heaters were involved, but the investigations made failed to
reveal any fault or deficiency in the appliances.
FACTORIES
Section 153(i) of the Factories Act 1961 required the Medical Officer
of Health in his Annual Report to the Council to furnish in a set form
prescribed particulars about factories in the District.
Prescribed Particulars on the Administration of the Factories Act 1961

Table: PART I OF THE ACT1.—INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).

PART I OF THE ACT

1.—INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).

Premises (1)Number on Register (2)Number of
Inspections (3)Written Notices (4)Occupiers Prosecuted (5)
(i) Factories in which Section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities38214_
(ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority4621208_
(iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-work-ers' premises)26212–
TOTAL52616214—