Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Class of workplace | Number of persons employed |
---|---|
Offices | 3,054 |
Retail shops | 4,613 |
Wholesale departments, warehouses | 511 |
Catering establishments open to the public, canteens | 901 |
Fuel storage depots | 16 |
Total | 9,095 |
Total Males | 4,317 |
Total Females | 4,778 |
During this period 49 notifications of minor accidents were received
in respect of employees in registered premises.
All offices and shops in this Borough have now received at least
one general inspection. Co-operation has been readily secured in the
compliance with the Act and, in general, the quality of working conditions
within these premises has been raised considerably.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT. 1950
The Corporation of London Officials continue to deal with routine
prevention and during the year there were no contraventions of the Act.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
The number and types of food premises in the Borough are as follows
3 Bakehouses
48 Bakers
146 Confectioners
85 Butchers
224 Cafes and Canteens
47 Fishmongers
103 Fruiterers and Greengrocers
109 Grocers
66 Licensed and Off-licensed Premises
22 Multiple Stores
14 Public Houses with Restaurants
These premises were subject to frequent inspection during the year
when 2,823 visits were made. In addition to verbal warnings and suggestions
to managements and staff during the routine visits, l8l informal notices
were served upon the owners and occupiers.
328 inspections were carried out in connection with markets, stalls
and delivery vehicles, and 12 informal notices were served.
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