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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
Richmond upon Thames 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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A refrigerated display counter in common use was found to be so designed that
it necessitated overreaching to reach the food in the section furthest from the server
and an accident did occur causing abdominal injuries.
It is thought that accidents in some small shops are not reported.
Prosecutions
Summonses were issued against seven defendants under the following Sections of the Act:
| Section | Contravention | Type of Premises | Result of Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (1) | Defective floor covering (arising from accident) | Hotel. | Fine £30 +15 gns. costs. | |
| 16 (1) | Defective floor covering | Laundry Depot. | Withdrawn — Work carried out. | |
| 4 (2) | Basement dirty, etc. | Electrical Retailers | Withdrawn-Work carried out. | |
| 10 (2) | Washing facilities dirty. | |||
| 16 (1) | Defective floor covering | |||
| 16 (2) | No handrail. | |||
| 16 (4) | No guard to opening in floor. | |||
| 49 | No O.S.R.l. | Record Shop | Withdrawn — Adjourned sine die. | |
| 10 (1) | No hot water. | Boutique | Fine £5 | + 3 gns. costs. |
| 10 (2) | Dirty wash basin. | Fine £5 | ||
| 16 (1) | Defective stair nosings. | Multiple Store/ Fancy Goods | Dismissed. | |
| 16 (1) | Defective floor. | Food Retailers | Fine £20 + £2 gns. costs. | |
| 16 (2) | No handrail to basement stairs. | Fine £25 + £2 gns. costs. | ||
| 16 (2) | No handrail to stairs store/shop. | Fine £25 + £2 gns. costs. | ||
| Total lines £110 + 24 guineas costs. | ||||