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Havering 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]

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TABLE No. 36

ANALYSIS OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN REGISTERED PREMISES BY WORKPLACE

(1)(2)
Class of WorkplaceNumber of Persons Employed
Offices3.139
Retail Shops7,698
Wholesale Departments, Warehouses821
Catering Estabs. open to the Public959
Canteens15
Fuel Storage Depots44
Total 12,676
Total Males 4,784
Total Females 7,892

Exemptions Nil
Prosecutions Nil
Inspectors
Number of Inspectors appointed under Section 52
(1) or (5) of the Act 19
Number of other staff employed for most of their
time on work in connection with the Act 1
Summary
There is a lack of knowledge both by employers and employees
as to the provision of the Act. There has been little response regarding
implementation and the majority seem content to await
the visit of the Inspector. Only two complaints were received.
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