Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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1.—Inspection of Premises. | Number of Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. |
---|---|---|---|
Factories (including Factory Laundries) | 322 | 27 | — |
Workshops (including Workshop Laundries) | 366 | 19 | — |
Workplaces (other than Outworkers' premises) | 346 | 9 | — |
1,034 | 55 | ||
2.—Defects Found. | Number of Defects | ||
Found. | Remedied. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | |
Nuisances under Public Health Acts:— | |||
Want of Cleanliness | 45 | 45 | — |
Want of Ventilation | 3 | 3 | — |
Overcrowding | — | — | — |
Want of Drainage of Floors | 2 | 2 | — |
Other Nuisances | 3 | 3 | — |
Sanitary Accommodation:— | |||
Insufficient | 2 | 2 | — |
Unsuitable or Defective | 12 | 12 | — |
Not separate for Sexes | — | — | — |
Offences under the Factory and Workshop Acts | 2 | 2 | — |
69 | 69 | ||
3.—Outwork in Unwholesome Premises. | |||
Nature of Work. | Instances. | Notices Served. | Prosecutions. |
Wearing Apparel (Making) | 27 | 10 | |
Curtains and Furniture Hangings | 7 | 1 | |
34 | 11 |