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
Waltham Forest 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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(c) Analysis of Persons Employed in Registered Premises by Workplace
| CLASS OF WORKPLACE | NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED |
|---|---|
| Offices | 5,287 |
| Retail shops | 7,494 |
| Wholesale departments, warehouses | 1,087 |
| Catering establishments open to the public | 1, 197 |
| Canteens | 80 |
| Fuel storage depots | 58 |
| Total | 15,203 |
| Total Males | 7,137 |
| Total Females | 8,066 |
(d) Reported Accidents
| WORK PLACE | NUMBER REPORTED | ACTION RECOMMENDED | NO ACTION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROSECUTlON | FORMAL WARNING | INFORMAL ADVICE | |||
| Offices | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Retail shops | 29 | — | — | 29 | — |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 7 | — | — | 7 | — |
| Catering establishments open to public, canteens | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel storage depots | — | — | — | — | — |
| Totals | 37 | — | — | 37 | — |