London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Havering 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]

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Whilst routine General Inspections will obviously continue
as the mainstay of the System of Inspection it is proposed that
Borough wide surveys will become an increasingly important
function They will enable the Inspectors to check on potentially
dangerous circumstances far more regularly than at present
Summary of Infringements
Section Details Number
4 Cleanliness 23
5 Overcrowding —
6(1) Temperature 1
6(4) Thermometers 34
7 Ventilation 11
8 Lighting 2
9 Sanitary Conveniences
(insufficient or lacked maintenance) 31
10 Washing facilities (insufficient, or lacked
running hot water) 19
11 Drinking water 2
12 Clothing Accommodation 2
13/14 Sitting facilities 4
15 Eating facilities 1
16(1) Floors, Passages & Stairs 39
16(2) Handrails & guarding open sides 1
17 Fencing of Machinery 16
20 Hoists & Lifts 2
22 Dangerous conditions & practices 6
24 First Aid Provisions 78
27 Interference with Equipment —
48 Failing to report Accident 4
49 Failing to Register 49
50 Abstracts 70
53 Obstructing Inspector —

Table of Prosecutions

No.SectionOffenceResult
16(4)Thermometer not provided£5 fine
26(4)Thermometer not provided£30 fine
24First Aid Box depleted£20 fine
49(1)Failure to Register£10 fine
324First Aid Box depleted£40 fine