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Wandsworth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Accidents.—Fifty-seven accidents were reported during the year
and, in the main, they fell within the following categories : falls,
use of hand tools, handling goods, striking against objects and
being struck by falling objects. The injuries resulting from these
accidents include fractures and dislocations, sprains and strains,
open wounds, surface injury and bruising and crushing. Suggestions
for additional precautions made on investigation have been
readily accepted.
Prosecutions.—Several cases of infringement were referred to the
Council's Solicitor who sent warning letters to the proprietors.
In no case was it necessary for further action to be taken.
The following table shows the classification and number of premises registered at the end of 1968, the number of persons employed and the number of inspections and other visits made during the year : —
| Class of premises | Number registered | Persons employed | General inspections | Revisits & other visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 859 | 9,353 | 180 | 3,941 | |
| Retail shops | 1,945 | 8,610 | 361 | ||
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 105 | 1,274 | 5 | ||
| Catering establishments open to the public, canteens | 260 | 2,082 | 6 | ||
| Fuel storage depdts | 4 | 29 | - | ||
| Totals | 3,173 | 21,348 | 552 | 3,941 | |
Protection of animals
Under the Miscellaneous Fees (Variation) Order, 1968. the fees
for licences issued under certain Acts concerned with the protection
of animals were increased with effect from 1st April, 1968. The
new fees payable to the Corporation by licensees are as follows :
Pet Animals Licence £2, Animal Boarding Establishment Licence
£2 and Riding Establishment Licence £10.
The Council have an agency arrangement with the City of
London Corporation whereby that Authority's veterinary officer
carries out inspections of premises in respect of which applications
are received for licences under these Acts.
Action was taken during the year as follows:—
Pet Animals Act, 1951.—A pet shop may not be kept except under
the authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions
of the Act, the object of which is to regulate the sale of pet
animals, with particular reference to their welfare whilst kept for
sale. Thirty-eight licences were issued by the Council during 1968.