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Croydon 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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TABLE D - Exemptions
Two exemptions were granted under the Act during 1967, one under
Section 10(1) (Washing Facilities) and one under Section 5(2), ( Air space
standards) for periods of two years and six months respectively.
TABLE E - Prosecutions
There was no prosecution under the Act during the year.
The establishment of Inspectors appointed under the Act is twenty eight
including twenty four Public Health Inspectors who carry out inspections
under the Act in conjunction with District work.
Three members of the clerical staff are employed full time on work in
connection with the Act.

REMEDIAL WORKS ETC. CARRIED OUT

Accident Prevention Measures11
Abstract of Act Provided174
Clothing Accommodation Provided45
Drainage Defects Repaired8
Lack of Cleanliness Remedied61
Drinking Water/Vessels Provided3
Eating Facilities Provided4
First Aid Equipment Provided119
Floors, Stairs, Passages Repaired etc236
Heating Provided28
Lighting Provided56
Machines Guarded41
Overcrowding abated15
Premises registered293
Sanitary Accommodation Provided21
Defective Sanitary Accommodation Repaired97
Staff seating facilities Provided9
Thermometers Provided116
Ventilation Provided95
Walls, Ceilings etc. Repaired186
Washing facilities Provided/Repaired110
Provision of Disposal for Sanitary Dressings7
Defective Electrical Wiring Remedied11