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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
Sutton 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963
During the year 128 premises were registered in accordance with the
Act9 making the total number 1,5850.
The number of persons employed in the classes of premises as reported to the Minister of Labour at the end of the year is as follows!
| Class of Premises | Total Number Registered at end of Year | Number of Persons Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 452 | 6,184 |
| Retail Shops | 1,018 | 5,491 |
| Wholesale Shops, Warehouses | 30 | 299 |
| Catering Establishments and Canteens | 83 | 690 |
| Fuel Storage Depots | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 1,585 | 12,684 |
One application for exemption in respect of sanitary accommodation and
one in respect of sanitary and washing facilities were granted.
One application for exemption in respect of sanitary accommodation was
refused.
Preliminary notices were served relating to non-compliance with the Act in respect of the following:-
| Notices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Served during 1966 | Complied (incl. Notices served in 1965) | |
| Overcrowding | 2 | 3 |
| Ventilation | 21 | 22 |
| Cleanliness | 43 | |
| Temperature (incl. thermometers) | 120 | 133 |
| Lighting | 24 | 32 |
| Sanitary Conveniences | 84 | 72 |
| Washing Facilities | 64 | 78 |
| Water Supply | 22 | 10 |
| General Conditions | 20 | 4 |
| Stairs/Passages | 50 | 42 |
| Clothing Storage | 24 | 35 |
| Drying Facilities | 13 | 21 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Machinery | 2 | 3 |
| First Aid Equipment | 103 | 111 |
| Notices | 312 | 206 |
| Canteen Facilities | 1 | - |