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Summary of Accidents Investigated
Falls of all kinds, including from steps or staircases
These formed the greatest proportion of accidents notified, being 18. In all but one of
those occurring on staircases, it was found that they were in a satisfactory condition and
a substantial handrail was provided, but in the other case there was no handrail. This
was later provided.
In one instance a barman partially fell down an opening in the floor behind a bar counter,
grazing his leg. A letter was sent to the proprietors requesting them to provide a suitable
guard. This was immediately done.
Machinery
This accident involved a gravity feed slicer. A female assistant was using this without
the pusher in position. The machine was examined and all the guards were satisfactory.
The assistant had been instructed in the use of the slicer, but a letter was sent to the
firm concerned drawing their attention to the necessity for instructing their staff in the
dangers of using these machines without due care.
All other accidents investigated
No contraventions of the Act were found, but informal advice on the prevention of further
accidents was given where applicable.
(4) Prosecutions
No prosecutions were instituted during the year
Drainage
During the year 281 plans were submitted to the Health Department and a total of 5272
inspections were made in connection with supervision of drainage works.
Factories
The following is a table in the form prescribed by the Minister of Labour on the administration
of the Factories Act, 1937, dealing with factories, both mechanical and non-mechanical,
and outwork:-
Factories Act, 1961