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SHOPS ACT, 1950
Arrangements for the health and comfort of those shop workers not included in the Offices,
Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963, are covered by the Shops Act, 1950. These arrangements
make provision for:
Seating for female workers
Ventilation
Heating
Lighting
Sanitary accommodation
Washing facilities
Facilities for taking meals
During the current year 224 inspections of such shops were carried out by Public Health
Inspectors, when infringements were noted concerning the following matters:-
Ventilation
Heating
Lighting
Sanitary and washing facilities
These infringements were of a major nature and official representation and remedial action have
been instituted.
HYGIENE IN HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERS SHOPS
Section 77 of the Public Health Act, 1961, empowers local authorities to make Byelaws
dealing with hygienic conditions in Hairdressers' and Barbers' shops.
During the year 11 inspections were made.
The Greater London Council (General Powers) Act, 1967 requires all persons who wish to
carry on the business of a hairdresser or barber to be registered in respect of their premises.
During the year 7 hairdressers and barbers were so registered and 2discontinued their business
bringing the total on the Register to 74.
FACTORIES ACT 1961
Factory premises have been under such supervision as is necessary, and the following gives
details of the work carried out:-