London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Havering 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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| Offices | RetaiI Shops | Wholesale W'houses | Catering Establishments — Canteens | Fuel Storage Depots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| T ransport | - | - | - | — | - |
| Falls of Persons | 6 | 17 | 6 | 1 | - |
| Stepping on or striking against Object or Person | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Handling Goods | 2 | 17 | 2 | 4 | - |
| Struck by Falling Object | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | _ |
| Fires & Explosions | - | - | - | - | - |
| Electricity | - | - | - | - | - |
| Use of Hands Tools | - | 14 | - | - | - |
| Not otherwise specified | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 12 | 70 | 12 | 9 | - |
| Comparison 1971 | 3 | 57 | 9 | 21 | - |
Inspection & Enforcement
During the year several surveys were carried out by the
Shops Inspectorate to combat specific safety problems These
surveys included:-
(i) Fencing of Dangerous Machinery, training of operators and
provision of First Aid Materials
(ii) Storage and use of Perklone and Arklone in "coin-op" dry
cleaning establishments
(iii) Examination of Automatic Car Wash Machines in view of
reported fatal accident in a neighbouring Borough
(iv) Notification and Reporting of Accidents
One District Shops and Offices Inspector attended a short
course on Hoists and Lifts at South East London Technical
College and the other Inspector will attend the course in the
New Year
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