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 1972
[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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Retail shops | 73 | 47 | 47 | 26 |
| Wholesale shops Warehouses | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Catering Establishments open to public, canteens | - | - | - | - |
| Totals | 81 | 52 | 52 | 29 |
ANALYSIS OF REPORTED ACCIDENTS
| Offices | Retail Shops | Wholesale Warehouses | Catering establishments open to public, canteens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery | - | - | - | - |
| Transport | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| Falls of persons | 2 | 31 | 1 | - |
| Stepping on or striking against object or person | - | 6 | - | - |
| Handling goods | 1 | 15 | — | _ |
| Struck by falling object | - | 6 | 1 | - |
| Use of hand tools | - | 5 | - | - |
| Not otherwise specified | 1 | 8 | - | - |