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Barnes 1954
[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.
T able 20.—F actories.
| No. of Premises on Register. | Inspection. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Written Notices Served | ||
| Factories with mechanical power | 139 | 99 | 4 |
| „ without „ „ | 22 | 5 | — |
| Other premises in which Sect. 7 is enforced by local authorities | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 164 | 107 | 5 |
Discovered Remedied
Inadequate Ventilation 1 1
Sanitary Conveniences (s.7)—
(a) Insufficient 1 1
(b) Unsuitable or defective 2 1
Other offences against the Act (not including
offences relating to Outwork) 1 1
Total 4
Matters referred to H.M. Inspector of Factories —
Notifications received from H.M. Inspector of Factories 4
Legal proceedings :—
No legal proceedings were necessary during 1954.
Table 21.—Home Workers.
| Work Undertaken No. | No. on Register |
|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 83 |
| Lamp Shades | 12 |
| Curtain makers and upholstery | 8 |
| Household linen | 2 |
| Stuffed toys and Nursery Articles | 4 |
| Xmas Crackers | 2 |
| Artificial Flowers | 6 |
| Textile Weaving | 1 |
| Total | 118 |