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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| Premises (1) | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written notices | Occupiers prosecuted | ||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 62 | 47 | 8 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) to which Section 7 applies | — | — | — | — |
| 258 | 124 | - | - | |
| — | — | — | — | |
| (iii) Other Premises under the Act (excluding out-workers' premises) | — | - | - | - |
| Total | 320 | 171 | 8 | — |
| Particulars. | Number of Defects | Number defects in respect ot which Prosecutions were instituted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | ||
| Want of Cleanliness | 2 | 2 | ... | ... |
| Overcrowding | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Unreasonable temperature | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Inadequate Ventilation | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Sanitary Conveniences:— 1. Insufficient | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 2. Unsuitable or defective | 4 | 4 | ... | ... |
| 3. Not separate for sexes | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Other Offences | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Total | 8 | 8 | ... | ... |
In addition to the table shown above, it can be reported that 6 Certificates
were issued in connection with Section 34 (Means of Escape in Case
of Fire).
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