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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

Wanstead and Woodford 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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Table: Disinfection and Disinfestation.

Disinfection and Disinfestation.

No. of rooms disinfected80
Bedding removed from premises for steam disinfection135
No. of rooms disinfested13

Table: FACTORIES ACT, 1937 1. Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to health (includingInspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).

FACTORIES ACT, 1937 1. Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to health (includingInspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).

Premises (1)Number on RegisterNumber ofOccupiers prosecuted
InspectionsWritten notices
(i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities49236-
(ii) Factories not included in (i) to which Section 7 applies----
(a) Subject to the Local Authorities (Transfer of Enforcement) Order, 1938250103--
(b) Others----
(iii) Other Premises under the Act (excluding out-workers' premises)----
Total2991266-

Table: 2. Defects found.

2. Defects found.

Particulars.Number of DefectsNumber ofdefects in respect of which proseccutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspector
Want of Cleanliness22......
Overcrowding............
Unreasonable temperature............
Inadequate Ventilation............
Ineffective drainage of floors............
Sanitary Conveniences:— 1. Insufficient............
2. Unsuitable or defective44......
3. Not separate for sexes
Other Offences
Total66