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 Croydon]
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CONTRAVENTIONS
Accident Prevention Measures 26
Abstract of Act required 541
Clothing Accommodation required 37
Drainage insufficient or defective 11
Lack of Cleanliness 166
Drinking Water/Vessels required 31
Lack of Eating Facilities 7
First Aid Equipment required 437
Lack of First Aid Staff 2
Floors, Stairs, Passages defective etc. 219
Insufficient Heating 67
Insufficient Lighting 101
Machines not guarded 47
Overcrowding 42
Premises not registered 131
Sanitary Accommodation insufficient 39
Sanitary Accommodation defective 227
Staff seating facilities insufficient 16
Thermometers required 351
Ventilation insufficient 113
Walls, Ceilings etc. defective 245
Washing facilities insufficient/defective 193
SHOPS ACTS
The Shops Acts regulate the closing hours of shops and the
working hours of Shop Assistants. Closing hours have during the
year given little cause for complaint. 703 inspections were
made under the Shops Acts, and the infringements found were as
follows:-
Hours of Closing 7
Notices to be exhibited or amended 227
deal Intervals not granted to Staff 5