London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Kensington and Chelsea 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]

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Table: Analysis by workplace of persons employed in registered premises at end of year

Analysis by workplace of persons employed in registered premises at end of year

Class of WorkplaceNumber of persons employed
Offices15,692
Retail shops12,664
Wholesale departments, warehouses943
Catering establishments open to the public5,181
Canteens332
Fuel storage depots-
TOTAL34,812
TOTAL MALES16,471
TOTAL FEMALES18,341

Table: Summary of Contraventions

Summary of Contraventions

Section of ActContraventions found during general inspections and routine visits made by the Public Health Inspectors
Section 4 Cleanliness10
Section 6 Temperature72
Section 7 V entilation23
Section 8 Lighting8
Section 9 Sanitary conveniences10
Section 10 Washing facilities10
Section 12 Accommodation for clothing2
Section 13 Sitting facilities1
Section 16 Floors, passages, and stairs5
Section 24 First-aid35
Section 49 Notification of fact persons are employed92
Section 50 Information for employess82
TOTAL350