Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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There is a welcome inclination on the part of owners
of property to take advantage of the opportunities afforded
them to discuss with your Sanitary Inspector difficulties
and differences in connection with their properties which
may arise as the result of inspections and subsequent service
of notices. These interviews take place either at the
office or at the premises under review, and although they
absorb a very great deal of time, the results which accrue
more than compensate for the trouble and time involved.
These interviews, together with preparation of records,
clerical routine, and other administrative work, do not call
for further comment in a brief report.
Inspections.
The following is the total number of Inspections made in regard to each section of the work, together with a Summary of Sanitary Improvements executed:—
Rent Restrictions Act Inspections | 10 |
Re-inspections after Order or Notice | 1,197 |
Visits to Works in Progress | 1,221 |
Factories and Workshops | 15 |
Cowsheds, Dairies and Milkshops | 54 |
Ice Cream Premises | 18 |
Foodshops and Food Preparing Rooms | 487 |
Infectious Disease Inquiries | 396 |
Markets | 73 |
Special Inspections (Complaints, etc.) | 1,386 |
Slaughter-houses | 1,701 |
Offensive Trades | 7 |
Sanitary Conveniences | 71 |
Common Lodging-Houses | 26 |
Canal Boats | 3 |
Theatres, Cinemas, etc. | 2 |
House-to-House | 34 |
Bakehouses | 23 |
Smoke Observations | 13 |
Stables and Yards | 13 |
Miscellaneous Visits | 236 |
Total number of Inspections | 6986 |