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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

West Ham 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Table: FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 19^8, Sections 110 and 111. Part VIII of the Act OUTWORK.

FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 19^8, Sections 110 and 111. Part VIII of the Act OUTWORK.

Nature of WorkNo. of outworkers in August list required by Section 110.No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council.No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists.No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises.Notices served.Prosecutions.
Wearing Apparel (Making etc.)148
Lace, lace curtains and nets5
Furniture and Upholstery1
Umbrellas, etc.2
Artificial Flowers
Paper Bags12
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper20
Stuffed Toys13
Shoe Lacing19
Cosaques, Christmas Crackers and Stockings, etc.39
Packing Ice Lolly Sticks104
Lampshades3
TOTAL:370-----