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3. Distribution of reply-paid cards to local hospitals for issue
to out-patients attending as the result of a home accident.
The card offers help and advice in reducing the possibility
of a recurrence.
4. Arrangements made for the occasional use of public baths
and libraries for home safety displays.
The Sub-Committee also participated in giving local support
to national campaigns organised by the Royal Society and the
Home Office :—
National Fire Prevention Campaign :—
Local activities — 1. Insertion of advertisement in local
press.
2. Poster publicity on sites available to
the Council.
3. Posters advocating the use of fireguards to local ironmongers and
fuel merchants for display.
4. Posters and leaflets giving advice on
the safe handling of fireworks to all
local retailers. (In conjunction with
shop window display mentioned
above).
5. Provision of displays and publicity
material to local stations of the
London Fire Brigade.
Buy Safe—This Christmas :—
Local activities — 1. Requesting local shop-keepers to
assist in the distribution of "buy for
safety" leaflets.
2. Advertisements in local press.
National Water Safety Campaign—A review was made of
natural hazards along water ways in the area as recommended in
Circular 52/65 of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.
Sets of the campaign pack issued by the Royal Society were
purchased and distributed to baths establishments in the Borough.
The instruction in mouth to mouth resuscitation recommended
by the Ministry is already receiving attention in this Borough.