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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
Fulham 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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86.
Plans of drainage of new buildings,
including houses (1), flats (304),
bakery (1), offices (2), Electric
sub-stations (2), motor works (1),
Gas works, purifiers and hopper
(2), paper works (1), show room
including houses (1), flats (304),
shops (2), Lock-up Garages (13) 331
Additions to existing buildings 61
Reconstruction of the drains of
existing buildings 78
The supervision of the work, with the exception of
reconstructions, is in the hands of Inspector A. J.
Parsons, the Drainage Inspector. In connection there
with he paid 1,540 visits to works under construction.
Combined Drainage.—During the year under review,
the Council authorised the carrying out of work in connection
with Combined Drainage in 5 cases.
Work of the Female Inspector.—The greater part of the work under the Factory and Worshops Act is undertaken by the Woman Sanitary Inspector, Mrs. Davies. During the year under review she carried out the following work:—
| Visits | Notices. served. | |
|---|---|---|
| To verminous cases | 9 | 2 |
| Food kitchens | 198 | 22 |
| Workshops and Workplaces | 203 | 19 |
| Factories | 69 | 8 |
| Infirm and dirty tenants | 46 | 8 |
| Infectious disease enquiries | 22 | 1 |
| Outworkers | 571 | 16 |
Food Preparing Places.—There are 95 food preparing
places excluding bakehouses in the Borough. These
are as follows:—Two large biscuit, cake and confectionery
factories; one large sauce factory; 8 pie shops; 9
restaurants; 9 ham and beef shops; and 66 eating houses
or dining rooms.
These premises are under the supervision of Mrs.
Davies, who made 198 visits of inspection during the
year under review.