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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
Surbiton 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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FACTORIES ACT. 1961. (Cont.)
| Particulars: | No. of cases in which defects found and remedied. |
|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 4 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 5 |
| Insufficient sanitary conveniences | 5 |
| Unsuitable or defective sanitary conveniences | 17 |
| Other offences, etc. | 10 |
There were 73 outworkers on the register at the end of the
year. Forty-one visits were made "but no infringements found.
1. INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health.
| Premises | Nos. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1,2,3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 22 | 23 | 6 | – |
| (ii) Factories not included in (1) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 252 | 250 | 6 | |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding Outworkers' premises). | 22 | 128 | 6 | – |
| TOTALS | 296 | 401 | 12 | – |
47.