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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

Lewisham 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Re-inspections are made and, where these matters had not been put right, action
was taken to enforce compliance. The measuring of offices is taking place and will be
continued during 1968, in order that the overcrowding provisions can be fully implemented.
Details of registration of premises and persons employed are shown in tables 48
and 49.
Of 86 accidents reported during the year, 39 were specially investigated; most of
these accidents were of a minor character. In several instances occupiers were asked to
carry out alterations or repairs to prevent further accidents.
The conditions in shop and office premises are undoubtedly improving as a result
of this Act, and it is hoped that this trend will continue in the future.

Table: Table 48REGISTRATIONS AND GENERAL INSPECTIONS

Table 48

REGISTRATIONS AND GENERAL INSPECTIONS

Class of premisesNumber of premises registered during the yearTotal number of registered premises at end of yearNumber of registered premises receiving a general inspection during the year
Offices13558216
Retail shops181,654644
Wholesale shops, warehouses—9322
Catering establishments open to the public, canteens18229229
Fuel storage depots—111
TOTALS492,5451,112

Table: Table 49PERSONS EMPLOYED IN REGISTERED PREMISES BY WORKPLACE

Table 49

PERSONS EMPLOYED IN REGISTERED PREMISES BY WORKPLACE

Class of work placeNumber of persons employed
(1)(2)
Offices4,990
Retail Shops9,284
Wholesale departments, warehouses1,188
Catering establishments open to the public1,461
Canteens169
Fuel storage depots63
Total17,155
Total Males7,412
Total Females9,743

Table: Table 50EXEMPTIONS

Table 50EXEMPTIONS

Class of premisesNo. of exemptions current at 31st Dec.No. of exemptions granted or extended during the yearNo. of exemptions withdrawn during yearNo. of cases where employees opposed applicationAppeals to Court against refused to grant or extend an exemption or the with drawal of an exemption
No. madeNo. allowed
Sanitary conveniences (Sec. 9)
Retail ShopsNil—1—-——