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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

Hackney 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: Analysis of Occupations carried on in the Registered Workshopsof Hackney.(a) Wearing A pparel.

Analysis of Occupations carried on in the Registered Workshopsof Hackney.

(a) Wearing A pparel.

Occupations.No. of Workshops.Occupations.No. of Workshops.
Artificial Flower Makers2Millinery27
Blouses2Needlework3
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers or Machinists57Tailoring89
Ties5
Children's Costumes3Trimmings3
Clothing1Underclothing2
Corsets4Vests2
Dressmakers46Waterproofs1
Dressing and Tea Gowns1Miscellaneous3
Furriers41
Hats2318
Mantles24
(b) Other Occupations.
Bakers23Motor Repairs8
Baskets3Rag Sorting3
ox Makers10Rubber Goods1
Brush Makers7Toy Makers3
Cabinet Makers56Upholsterers26
Confectionery3Upholsterers' Trimmings1
Cycle Makers2Wireless Goods4
Leather Goods13Woodwork26
Laundries7Miscellaneous102
Metal Work5
Pianoforte Makers11316
Picture Frames2

Table: The following tables show the inspections made and the defects found and remedied in the factories and workshops in the Borough :—I.—INSPECTIONS.

The following tables show the inspections made and the defects found and remedied in the factories and workshops in the Borough :—

I.—INSPECTIONS.

Premises.Number of
Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
Factories (including Factory Laundries)690132—
Workshops (including Workshop Laundries)8291811
Workplaces (other than Outworkers' premises)11—
Total15203141