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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
Bromley 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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OFFICES, SHOPS 8. RAILWAY PREMISES ACT 1963
(A) Registrations and General Inspections.
| Class of Premises | No. of premises Registered during the year | No. of Registered Premises at end of year | No. of Registered Premises receiving a General Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 23 | 820 | 458 |
| Retail Shops | 35 | 1,662 | 1,044 |
| Wholesale Shops, Warehouses | 2 | 65 | 52 |
| Catering establishments open to the public, canteens. | 4 | 183 | 183 |
| Fuel Storage Depots. | - | 13 | 13 |
| Totals | 64 | 2,743 | 1,750 |
Total number of Visits of all kinds by Inspectors to registered premises
under the Act:- 2,309
(B) Analysis of Contraventions
| Section | No. of Contraventions found | Section | No. of Contraventions found | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cleanliness | 10 | 15 | Eating facilities | 2 |
| 5 | Overcrowding | 3 | 16 | Floors, passages and stairs | 24 |
| 6 | Temperature | 13 | 17 | Fencing exposed machinery | 7 |
| 7 | Ventilation | 13 | 18 | Protection of young persons from danger ous machinery | |
| 8 | Lighting | 5 | 19 | Training young persons working at dangerous machinery | |
| 9 | Sanitary conveniences | 12 | 23 | Prohibition of heavy work | - |
| 10 | Washing facilities | 11 | 24 | First Aid-General Provisions | 18 |
| 11 | Supply of drinking water | 17 | 50 | Exhibition of abstract of Act Continued/. | 22 |