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1. Absence of artificial lighting to sanitary
accommodation
Abstract of Act not displayed
Contents of first aid box not maintained
to required standard
2. Absence of handrail to staircase
Abstract of Act not displayed
Contents of first aid box not maintained
to required standard
3. Thermometer not provided
Abstract of Act not displayed
Worn and holed floor covering
Worn treads and nosings of wooden staircase
Fine
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£3
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£2
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£2
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Costs
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Notification of Accidents
During the year, 44 accidents were notified and 34 were the subject of
investigation. This is the lowest number of accidents reported since the formation
of the London Borough of Southwark, but unfortunately one accident was
fatal. This related to a male employee at a warehouse who sustained fatal
injuries following a fall from a loading bay. Discussions took place with the
management of the Company concerned regarding preventive measures to be
taken. A full report on this fatal accident was sent to the Deputy Superintending
Inspector of Factories.
An analysis of reported accidents is shown in Table 26 and it will be seen
that falls of persons and the handling of goods, as has been experienced in
previous years, are the most common causes of accidents. In 1970, falls of
persons accounted for 13 of the accidents reported and handling of goods for 14.
It is evident from the investigations carried out that many of the accidents were
due to carelessness or monetary lack of attention on the part of employees and
would not have been prevented by any reasonable precautions. The opportunity
is always taken when visits are made to registered premises to advise occupiers
on means of accident prevention.
In commenting on the number of accidents reported during the year, whilst
some satisfaction can be obtained from the low number, it is felt that this may
not possibly present a true picture. Whilst the larger business concerns are well
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