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 1970

[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
Offices16,193
Retail shops12,404
Wholesale departments, warehouses904
Catering establishments open to the public5,622
Canteens326
Fuel storage depots-
TOTAL35,449
TOTAL MALES17,173
TOTAL FEMALES18,276

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 Cleanliness51
Section 6 Temperature217
Section 7 Ventilation4
Section 8 Lighting3
Section 9 Sanitary conveniences79
Section 10 Washing facilities52
Section 12 Accommodation for clothing3
Section 13 Sitting facilities-
Section 16 Floors, passages and stairs56
Section 24 First-aid137
Section 49 Notification of fact persons are employed238
Section 50 Information for employees275
Hoists and Lifts Regulations-
TOTAL1,117