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32. MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND WELFARE OF STAFF
The medical suite in the Town Hall Annexe consists of three rooms and is used
for the following purposes:-
1. As a first-aid and rest room.
2. For the vaccination and immunisation of staff.
3. For the medical examination of staff and candidates for employment.
First-aid and Rest Room
The requirements of the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963, include
the provision of first aid boxes in office premises, but exemption may be granted where
a properly maintained first aid room is in operation.
It was decided that a first aid room for use by members of the staff of all departments
in the Town Hall would be the most satisfactory arrangement. Equipment is such
as to satisfy the requirements of the Act and a state registered nurse is available at
all times. When required, a medical officer of the department is available to see
casualties.
During the year 892 attendances for treatment were made at the medical suite.
It is not intended, nor is it possible, with the limited facilities available, to carry out
more than first aid, those patients appearing likely to require treatment or continued
supervision are referred to their own general practitioner.
Vaccination and Immunisation of staff
Vaccination against smallpox and immunisation against typhoid fever and
tetanus are offered to members of the health department staff who are at risk.