[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Lowestoft Borough and Port.

  • Lowestoft (England). Borough & Port Council.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Lowestoft Borough and Port. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTRAVENTIONS Contravention (observed during the year - 1967) No. of premises affected No. of premises where contra¬ vention has been remedied 1967 Absence of Abstract Notice 10 15 Unsatisfactory Cleanliness 17 24 Overcrowding — 2 Insufficient Heating . 2 6 Absence of Thermometer 6 10 Inadequate Ventilation 6 2 Insufficient Lighting . 3 3 Defective Floors 9 9 Dangerous Openings . 2 2 Seats Required (Shops) — 4 » „ (Offices) — 1 Footrests Required — — Machinery in need of Guarding 2 2 Stairs and Passages : (a) Defective Condition 1 3 (b) Handrails required 2 2 (c) Insufficient Lighting — — First Aid Boxes Required 9 10 Absence of Drinking Water 1 — Clothing Accommodation Re- quired 1 1 Washing Facilities : (a) Insufficient 3 3 (b) Defective Condition 7 11 (c) Insufficient Lighting 1 2 (d) Absence of H. and C. Water 3 4 (e) Absence of Soap and Towels 6 8 Sanitary Conveniences : (a) Insufficient 1 2 (b) Insufficient Lighting 2 5 (c) Insufficient Ventilation . 3 1 (d) Defective Condition 9 12 These contraventions were in respect of 36 premises. Contraventions were remedied in full in respect of 37 premises. ACCIDENTS REPORTED DURING 1967 Eight notifications of accidents to persons covered by the Act were notified during 1967. Two women and six men were affected. Five accidents were caused by slipping or falling; one was caused by a knife slipping off a bone; one was caused by a metal hook and one whilst lifting a packing case of less than 5 lbs. in weight.