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The absence of this type of medical examination in industry
is to be deprecated.
Routine Medical Examinations
No firm had commenced routine periodic health inspections for
their employees,, for example, a full examination every year or
every two years
This type of health overhaul is slow in becoming popular with
employers and employees but is necessary especially for persons
over 40 years of age.
First Aid Boxes
On the whole the situation concerning first aid boxes was
unsatisfactory. Thirty four factories had no person earmarked to
look after the box itself and keep its contents replaced. In two
cases there was no first aid equipment at all.
In 15 other instances although persons were earmarked to look
after the equipment they possessed no training in first aid nor
did anyone else on the premises.
Only 9 factories had trained personel to give first aid as
required.
Six factories had qualified nurses (SRN) on their staff and
five of these had a visiting doctor.
Tabulation of the provision of first aid boxes
and Trained Personnel
Factories
No arrangements 2 Very unsatisfactory
First aid box 'nobody earmarked for 34 Unsatisfactory
trained
First aid box untrained person in 1-4 Of doubtful value
charge)
First aid room (untrained in charge) 1 Of doubtful value
First aid box (trained person in charge) 9 Satisfactory
First aid room (S R N. in charge) 1 Highly satisfactory
First aid room (S.R.N. and visiting 5 Excellent
doctor)