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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

Carshalton 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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Table: 2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND:—(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they are reckoned as two, three or more "cases").

2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND:—

(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they are reckoned as two, three or more "cases").

PremisesNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Want of cleanliness-----
Overcrowding—-—-—
Unreasonable temperature—-—-—
Inadequate ventilation—-—-—
Ineffective drainage of floors—-—-—
Sanitary Conveniences—----
(a) Insufficient—-—--
(b) Unsuitable or defective48—-—
(c) Not separate for sexes———-—
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)-----
Total48———

Table: O utwork (Sections 133and134)

O utwork (Sections 133and134)

Nature of WorksSection 133Section 134
No. of outworkers in Aug. list required by Sect. 133 (1) (c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)
Wearing Apparel—
Making, etc.22——-——
Boxes (Cardboard)2—---—
Christmas Crackers10-----
Lampshades5—----
Paper Hats1—----
Toys (Stuffed)5—----
Umbrellas1-----
Wire Brushes3—————
Total49—————

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Employment Agencies
The one employment agency in the district was visited and found to
be satisfactory.
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