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Barnes 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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ROUTINE INSPECTIONS.
The following premises are subject to inspection from time to
time as a routine measure. Registers are maintained of these premises
and appropriate action taken where conditions warrant it.

Table 20.—Factories.

No. of Premises on Register.Inspection.
NumberWritten Notices Served
Factories with mechanical power1361064
„ without „ „22271
Other premises in which Sect. 7 is enforced by local authorities1
Total1591335
Discovered.Remedied.
Contraventions:—
San. Accom.Unsuitable/Defective44
Insufficient11
Total55

Matters referred to H.M. Inspector of Factories —
Notifications received from H.M. Inspector of Factories 5
Legal proceedings:—
No legal proceedings were necessary during 1953.

Table 21.—Home Workers.

Work UndertakenNo. on Register
Wearing apparel79
Lamp Shades12
Curtain makers and upholstery9
Household linen2
Furniture and Upholstery2
Stuffed toys and Nursery Articles4
Xmas Crackers2
Artificial Flowers3
Textile Weaving1
Total114