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 1971
[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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informal advice | No action | |||
| Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail shops | 54 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Wholesale shops Warehouses | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Catering establishments open to public, canteens | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| TOTAIS: | 64 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
ANALYSIS OF REPORTED ACCIDENTS
| Offices | Retail shops | Wholesale Warehouses | Catering establishments open to public, canteens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | – | 3 | – | – |
| Falls of persons | 1 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| Stepping on or striking against object or person | – | 4 | – | – |
| Handling goods | – | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Struck by falling object | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Use of hand tools | – | 5 | – | – |
| Not otherwise specified | – | 6 | 1 | – |