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HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
(London General Powers Act 1954)
Total number of hairdressing establishments 55
Number of basic routine inspections (a) required to be
made annually 110
(b) made in 1961 179
Number of re-inspections made in 1961 32
Total number of inspections made in 1961 211
Number of Notices served in 1961
Both barbers 'shops and ladies' hairdressing establishments seem to have
been busier than ever during 1961, and no doubt this may be due to the gradual
increase in daytime population. New establishments are being opened and
registered by the local authority and it is considered to be one of the most
important duties of a Public Health Inspector in inspecting hairdressing
establishments to see that the general standard of hygiene in these premises
is of the highest order.
SHOPS
(Shops Act 1950 and. London General Powers Act 1958)
Total number of shops, wholesale establishments and warehouses subject
to the requirements of the Shops Act 1950 and the London General Powers
Act 801
Number of basic routine visits (a) required to be made
annually 2,700
(b) made in 1961 3,229
Number of re-inspections made in 1961 361
Total number of inspections made in 1961 3,590
Number of Notices served in 1961 13
Under this legislation, inspections relate to heating, lighting,
ventilation, washing facilities, sanitary accommodation and facilities for
staff to take meals in shops including wholesale establishments and warehouses.
Prior to the implementation of the London General Powers Act, the Council were only
responsible for seeing that sufficient sanitary accommodation was provided for
the staff, and these additional duties have now been imposed on us.
During the year 21 applications were made and 20 certificates of
exemption were granted in respect of sanitary accommodation.
1 application was refused.