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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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21.
Inspections of Factories and Other Premises.
1. - Inspections for Purposes of Provisions as to Health. (Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspector).
| Premises | Number on Register | Inspections | Number of 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 | - | - | - | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 46 | 99 | - | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding Outworkers' Premises) | 3 | 6 | - | _ |
| Total - | 49 | 105 | - | - |
2. - Cases in which defects were found.
| Particulars | Number of cases in Which defects found. | No.of Cases in which Prosecutions were instituted. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspr. | Referred by H.M. Inspr. | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| Want of cleanliness (S.l.) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Overcrowding (s. 2.) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable temperature (s.3.) | - | - | - | - | - |
| inadequate ventilation & lighting (S.4.) | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6.) | - | - | - | - | |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7.) (o.) Insufficient | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | - | - | - | - | - |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) | 11 | 11 | - | - | - |
| Total - | 22 | 22 | - | - | - |