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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
Waltham Forest 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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(e) Legal Proceedings
| NO. PREMISES | NO. CONTRAVENT1ONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Proceedings pending 1967 | 7 | 20 |
| Legal Proceedings authorised by the Council | 18 | 67 |
| Legal Proceedings instituted | 16 | 56 |
| Legal Proceedings pending | 2 | 11 |
Analysis of Legal Proceedings
| (1) SEC. ACT/REG. | (2) NATURE OF OFFENCE | (3) NUMBER OF OFFENCES | (4) FINES IMPOSED £ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (4) | Failure to provide a thermometer | 5 | 14 | |
| 7 (1) | Failure to provide effective and suitable ventiIation | 1 | 5 | |
| 9 (I) | Failure to provide suitable and sufficient sanitary convenience | 3 | I2 | |
| 9 (2) & San.Con. Regs. | Failure to maintain a sanitary convenience | 18 | 90 | |
| 10 (I) & The Wash.Fac. Regs. | Failure to provide adequate washing facilities | 8 | 48 | |
| 10 (2) & The Wash.Fac. Regs. | Failure to maintain washing facilities | 8 | 33 | |
| 13 (1) | Failure to provide seating facilities | 1 | 2 | |
| 16 (1) | Failure to maintain the floors of the premises | 11 | 69 | |
| 16 (2) | Failure to provide a hand rail or handhold to a staircase | 2 | 15 | |
| 17 (1) | Failure to fence exposed parts of machinery | 1 | 2 | |
| 24 (1) | First Aid General Provisions | 6 | 26 | |
| 50 & Inf. Emp. Regs. | Failure to provide information for employees | 12 | 53. 2. 0. | |
| Total | 76 | £369. 2. 0. | ||
| Total Costs awarded to the Council | £142.1 3. 0. | |||
(v) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 - Rodent and Pest Control/Disinfestation/
Disinfection
Complaints received 1,998
Inspections and Re-inspections 10,991
Premises treated 1,095
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