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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
Chigwell 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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FACTORIES. SHOPS.PETROLEUM. ETC. 1. SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS.
| Factories | 90 | Pet Animals Act | 7 |
| Building Sites | 4 | Petroleum | 62 |
| Outworkers | 31 | Fireguards | 6 |
| Shops Act | 358 | Knackers Yard | 25 |
| Hairdressers | 6 | Miscellaneous | 75 |
| TOTAL | 664 |
2. FACTORIES ACT. 1937 - Prescribed particulars.
(a) Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health:
| No. on register | No. of visits | Written notices | Proseoutions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories without mechanical power | 9 | 25 | 1 | - |
| " with mechanical power | 95 | 54 | 3 | - |
| Others | 14 | 11 | - | - |
| 116 | 90 | 4 | - |
(b) defects found and action taken:
| Found | Remedied | Referred to or by H.M. Inspector. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defective sanitary-conveniences | 4 | 4 | None |
(c) OUTWORK - Section 110 and 111:
| Nature of work | No, of Outworkers in lists | Default in sendir lists | Cases of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper bags | 264 | Nil | 3 | 3 | Nil. |
The 264 outworkers mentioned above were employed by three
firms in the District. 76 of these persons resided in other Districts
and the Local Authorities concerned were notified. A further 126
outworkers residing in this District were reported by other local
Authorities.
(d) Certificates of Means of Escape in Case of Firei
The Council issued 6 Certificates in respect of factory
premises.
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