London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1955
[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 Section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 39 | 15 | - | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) to which Section 7 applies | 151 | 160 | 5 | - |
| (iii) Other Premises under the Act (excluding out-workers' premises) | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 190 | 175 | 5 | - |
2. Defects found.
| Particulars | Number Found | of Defects Referred by H.M. Remedied Inspector | Number of defects in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Want of Cleanliness | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Overcrowding | - | - | -- | - |
| Unreasonable temperature | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate Ventilation | - | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences:- | ||||
| 1 Insufficient | - | - | - | - |
| 2 Unsuitable or defective | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| 3 Not separate for sexes | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Other Offences | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 6 | 5 | 2 | - |