London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Coulsdon and Purley 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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SHOPS AND OFFICES.
As far as possible inspections have been made of the sanitary
accommodation, washing facilities, heating and ventilation of
shops and offices, and improvements have been effected as circumstances
have permitted.
Surveys are carried out as and when necessary to observe
compliance with the Shops Act in respect of general closing hours,
half day closing and Sunday trading, with individual inspections as
necessary in respect of conditions of employment of young persons.
In addition, advice is given to traders on the operation of the
Shops Act as related to specific trades.
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