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Richmond upon Thames 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]

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8. FACTORIES ACT, 1961, Part I of the Act.

(1.) INSPECTIONS, for purposes of provisions as to health.

PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
(i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities18
(ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority6051746_
(iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers' premises)
Totals6121826

(2.) Cases in which DEFECTS were found.

Cases in which Defects were found.

ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness (S. 1)1_--
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 defective66-2-
(c) Not separate for sexes----
Other offences against the Act (not includ
ing offences relating to outwork)----
Totals67-2-

Part VIII of the Act, Outwork.

Part VIII of the Act, Outwork.

Nature of WorkSection 110Section 111
No of outworkers in «August list required by Section 110 (1) cNo. of cases of default in sending lists to CouncilNo of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing Apparel19____
Electrical Fuse Makers51
Artificial Flowers30
Lampshades11
Total111_