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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
Hammersmith 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Washing Facilities
Again, the lack of a supply of hot water has been found to be the most frequent contravention;
together with the failure to maintain the rooms, in which the facilities were provided,
in a clean condition.
Floors, Passages and Stairs
These in most cases have again been found satisfactory, except for the absence of proper
handrails.
First Aid
It was necessary to notify 95 employers that the existing first aid outfits were inadequate
or that none was provided at the time of inspection.
(3) Accidents
During the year no fatal accidents were reported. The number of accidents notified was
49, a reduction of 9 on the previous year. The table below sets out the primary cause and in
which type of premises they occurred :-
The table below sets out the primary cause and in which type of premises they occurred:-
| Primary cause | CLASS OF WORKPLACE | Investi-gated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | Shops | Wholesale depts., ware houses | Catering establishments, canteens | Total | ||
| Machinery | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transport | - | - | - | - | Nil | Nil |
| Falls | 3 | 8 | - | 7 | 18 | 8 |
| Stepping on or striking against object or person | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Handling goods | - | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Struck by falling object | 2 | 5 | - | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Fires and explosions | - | - | - | - | Nil | Nil |
| Due to electricity | - | - | - | - | Nil | Nil |
| Use of hand tools | - | 6 | - | 1 | 7 | Nil |
| Not otherwise specified | - | - | - | - | Nil | Nil |
| Total | 49 | 13 | ||||