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
Chingford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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Bakehouses.
There are 8 of these premises within the district. Informal
action was necessary in two instances to secure necessary cleansing
and limewashing of bakehouses.
Factories Act, 1937.
Seventy-six visits were paid to Factories, and in three instances
action was taken to secure improvements in cleanliness and ventilation
of sanitary accommodation.
Inspection of Factories and Other Premises.
1. —Inspections for Purposes of Provisions as to Health. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authority | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 46 | 66 | 3 | - |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding Outworkers' Premises) | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| Total | 54 | 76 | 3 | — |