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
Richmond upon Thames 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Surgical Instruments | 2 | — |
| Tailoring | — | 13 |
| Undertaking | 1 | — |
| Upholstery | 2 | 2 |
| Welding | 1 | — |
| Wheelwright & Coach building | 3 | 1 |
| Wig-making | — | 1 |
| Wireless Repairs | 1 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Trades | 10 | 6 |
| 108 | 65 |
Inspections made during the year 22
Written notices served 19
Defects found 45
Defects remedied 35
Shops Acts, 1934
Shops on the Register 720
Visits made 148
Employment of Young People 2
SANITARY DEFECTS REPORTED
Water Supply:
Defective storage-tanks 4
Foul storage-tanks 1
Defective fittings (notified to Water Engineer) 14
W.C.s and Urinals:
Unsuitable or defective urinals 1
Defective pans 74
Foul pans 11
Defective woodwork around pans 4
Defective seats 12