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Surbiton 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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FACTORIES ACT.1961.
The total number of factories on the register at the
end of the year was 302 (258 mechanical, 17 non-mechanical and
27 works of "building construction).
Two hundred and sixty-eight visits v/ere made to these premises and work was carried out to remedy contraventions as follows:-
| Particulars: | No. of cases in which defects found and remedied. |
|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 4 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 1 |
| Insufficient sanitary conveniences | 4 |
| Unsuitable or defective sanitary conveniences | 13 |
| Other offences, etc. | 18 |
There were 98 outworkers on the register at the end of the
year. Seven 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 | 17 | 10 | - | - |
| (ii) | ||||
| Factories no included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 258 | 184 | 5 | - |
| (iii) | ||||
| Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding i Outworkers' premises). | 27 | 74 | 3 | - |
| TOTALS:- | 302 | 268 | 8 | - |
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