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23 persons were medically examined owing to prolonged absence on sick leave. At the time
of examination, 2 were reported as fit for duty, 15 were reported unfit for duty, and 6 were reported
unfit for further service. The clinical conditions causing unfitness are shown in Table 2.
87 persons who had reached retirement age were medically examined and 82 were reported as
fit to continue in the Corporation's service for a further 12 months. 5 were reported as unfit, 2
were unfit owing to Bronchitis and Emphysema, 2 owing to Hypertension and 1 owing to Chronic
Heart condition.
2 persons were medically examined for temporary appointments and 7 were examined to verify
the nature of a disability. In addition 6 persons were examined in connection with applications
for exemption from parking fees.
32 candidates for teaching and canteen posts were x-rayed and all were reported as showing
no abnormality of the lungs.
There has been a considerable increase in the number of medical examinations (444 for 1961
as compared with 365 for 1960) and the investigation of cases referred owing to sickness has
involved a considerable amount of documentary research, correspondence and telephone calls as
well as physical examination.