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provision was made in public health and shops legislation for those in
non-industrial employment. The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises
Act, 1963, and subsequent regulations make standards for health,
welfare and safety in offices, shops and certain railway premises.
Matters covered by the Act include cleanliness, overcrowding, heating
and lighting, sanitary facilities, safety and fire precautions. Responsibilities
for enforcing the Act are divided between local authorities, the
factory inspectorate and fire authorities.
The number of visits made for all purposes of the Act during
1970 in Merton was 1,400 and the co-operation of employers has been
most encouraging. No serious objection has been raised as to the
manner in which the enforcement of the Act is being carried out.

Contraventions rectified.
Cleanliness 129
Temperature 65
Ventilation 19
Lighting 21
Sanitary conveniences 68
Washing facilities 73
Supply of drinking water 2
Clothing accommodation 18
Seats 5
Floors, passages, stairs 18
Dangerous machinery guarded 5
First Aid provisions 80
Other contraventions 35
Exemptions.
No exemptions (Section 46) were granted in 1970.
Accidents Reported and Investigated.
In offices 3
In retail shops 15
In wholesale shops and warehouses 10
In catering establishments open to the
public, in canteens, etc 1
83