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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
Barnes 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Cases in which DEFECTS were found:—
| Particulars | Number of cases in which defects were found. | Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred | |||
| To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | ||||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| Want of cleanliness (S.l) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | — | - | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7): | |||||
| (a) Insufficient | - | - | - | - | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | - |
Table 18.—Out Workers.
| Work Undertaken | No. on Register | Notices Served |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 75 | - |
| Lamp Shades | 13 | — |
| Curtain makers | 4 | — |
| Stuffed Toys and Nursery Articles | 1 | - |
| Xmas Crackers etc. | 12 | — |
| Artificial Flowers | 1 | — |
| Carding of buttons | 5 | — |
| Household linen | 2 | — |
| Total | 113 | - |
Legal proceedings under Factories Act:—
No legal action was necessary during 1960.