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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
Romford 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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In some rooms of shops the heat created by the lighting
arrangements is equal to that of a 3 Kw. electric fire, therefore, it
is not surprising that shop workers complain of oppressiveness
and headaches.
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| Offence | Section | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Failing to allow young persons intervals for meals and rest | 19 (29 offences) | Fined £14 0s. 0d. | |
| 2. Employing a young person more than the normal maximum working hours | 24 | Fined £5 0s. 0d. | |
| 3. Employing young perms more than the normal maximum working hours | 27 (2 offences) | Fined £10 0s. 0d. | |
| 4. Record of hours worked by young persons not properly kept | 32 (6 offences) | Fined £15 0s. 0d. | |
| Costs £5 0s. 0d. | |||
| 5. Failing to close shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £2 0s. 0d. | |
| 6. Failing to close shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £3 0s. 0d. | |
| Costs £1 1s. 0d. | |||
| 7. Failing to close shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £5 Os. Od. | |
| Costs £2 2s. 0d. | |||
| 8. Failing to close shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £3 0s. 0d. | |
| 9. Failing to close shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £5 0s. 0d. | |
| 10. Obstructing Inspector | 71 (2) and Factories Act, 1937, Section 123 | Absolute discharge on payment of £1 1s. 0d. costs | |
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