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
Kingston upon Thames 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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ACCIDENTS
| Workplace | Reported Non Fatal | Total No. Investigated | Action Recommended j | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informal advice | No action | |||
| Offices | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Retail shops | 48 | 30 | 30 | 18 |
| Wholesale shops Warehouses | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Catering establishments open to public, canteens | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| TOTAIS: | 62 | 41 | 41 | 21 |
ANALYSIS OF REPORTED ACCIDENTS
| Offices | Retail shops | Wholesale warehouses | Catering establishments open to public, canteens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of persons | 3 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Stepping on or striking against object dr person | - | 4 | - | - |
| Handling goods | - | 15 | - | 1 |
| Struck by falling object | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| Use of hand tools | - | 8 | - | - |
| Not otherwise specified | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Fires and Explosions | - | - | - | 3 |