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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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TABLE 15 SHOPS ACT, 1950
| (a) Inspections | |
|---|---|
| 1,212 shops have been inspected and recorded on the register. Altogether 3,019 inspections and observations have been made for various purposes under the Act during the year. | |
| The following contraventions were noted:- | |
| (i) Early Closing Day | |
| Failing to exhibit notice | 63 |
| Failing to close shop for serving of customers | 4 |
| Failing to observe the Regulations | 8 |
| (ii) Evening Closing Hours | |
| Failing to close shop for serving customers | 3 |
| (iii) Failing to close shop for the serving of customers | 18 |
| Failing to observe the Regulations | 4 |
| (iv) Conditions of Employment | |
| Failing to exhibit notice as to Assistants' Weekly Half-Holiday | 55 |
| Failing to allow proper intervals for meals and rest | 2 |
| Failing to exhibit abstract of Act and keep records of hours worked by young persons | 66 |
| Failing to keep records of Sunday employment | 14 |
| Failing to allow compensatory leave for Sunday employment | 2 |
| (v) Health and Welfare | |
| Seats not provided for the use of female shop assistants | 3 |
| Failing to give notice of intention to use seats provided | 42 |
| Absence of, or unsatisfactory accommodation | 16 |
| Absence of, or unsatisfactory washing facilities | 4 |
| Ventilation unsatisfactory | 5 |
| Temperature unsatisfactory | 5 |
| Lighting | 5 |
| Cleanliness | 12 |
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