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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

Sutton and Cheam 1941

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]

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Table: 2. Defects found in Factories, and other premises under the Act.

2. Defects found in Factories, and other premises under the Act.

Particulars.Number of defects.Number of defects in respect to which prosecutions were instituted.
Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Want of Cleanliness2221--
Inadequate Ventilation22--
Overcrowding11—-
Unreasonable Temperature———-
Ineffective Drainage of Floors——--
Absence of Thermometers22—-
Absence of suitable lighting in W.C. apartments3017--
Other Nuisances9591-—
Sanitary accommodation—
(a) Insufficient22--
(b) Unsuitable or defective3027--
(c) Not separate for sexes11--
185166——

Table: Outwork in Unwholesome Premises.

Outwork in Unwholesome Premises.

Nature of Work.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.
(1)(2)(3)(4)
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Table: Public Health Act, 1936—Workplaces.

Public Health Act, 1936—Workplaces.

Number of
Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers Prosecuted.
213—

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HOUSING.
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the Years:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses
inspected for housing defects
(under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 93
13