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In order to obtain more local knowledge of non-fatal accidents,
a distribution of reply-paid forms was made to hopitals in the
district. There was a good public response and, as most forms
indicated individual carelessness, they served to demonstrate the
ease with which accidents can be sustained by lack of forethought.
Our support to the London Fire Brigade for their Open Day in
September was demonstrated by the provision of display equipment,
posters and leaflets.
Home Safety posters were introduced into clinics and other
'outlets' in the form of programmes. A 'fireworks' campaign was
mounted during October when all firework retailers were asked to
display a poster showing the safe use of fireworks and were further
requested to assist with the distribution of advisory leaflets.
National Home Safety Conference—The Council were invited to
provide a display at the National Home Safety Conference in October.
Since it was felt that the danger from falls receives very little
dramatic presentation in home safety publicity the Service devised
a working model of a girl tripping down a staircase. This created
great interest from many parts of the country and 5 requests were
received for copy plans. The model itself was loaned to the City of
Norwich for inclusion in an exhibition held there.
Throughout the country, home accidents were responsible for
24 deaths per day compared with 22 on the roads and it is, therefore,
encouraging to note that the public conscience is slowly awakening
to the continuing scandal of accidental deaths and injuries in the
home. This is being evidenced in the increasing use of the home
safety service provided by the Council and the interest of so many
"new" organisations.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
A summary is given below of medical examinations carried
out by the Department's Medical Officers during 1966, mainly in
respect of superannuation and sickness schemes:—
Superannuation.
Staff
No. of Examinees found to be fit 367
No. of Examinees found to be unfit 7
No. of Examinees deferred 11
One examination was carried out in accordance with Section
106 of the L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1937, as amended
by Section 28 of the 1951 Act (Widows Pensions).
Employees
No. of Examinees found to be fit 303
No. of Examinees found to be unfit 3
No. of Examinees deferred 16