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OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT 1963
The provisions of this Act aim to raise standards of working
conditions in shops, offices and railway premises. In the majority
of the premises covered by the Act the Local Authority is
responsible for enforcing the general requirements which relate to
cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature, ventilation, lighting, sanitary
conveniences, working facilities, drinking water, seats, safety
of machinery, first aid and fire precautions.
As in previous years inspections have had to be somewhat
restricted owing to shortage of staff. It was, however, possible to
make 1,245 general inspections and 616 contraventions were found,
these being mostly of a minor character. The absence of wall
thermometers and first aid equipment was predominant.
With few exceptions employers have shown a readiness to
comply with the requirements of the Act and in no case was it
necessary to resort to legal action.
Accidents reported numbered 64, the injuries sustained were
not serious and were mostly due to falls and minor accidents
incurred whilst handling goods. In seven cases advice was given
respecting measures to be taken to prevent a recurrence.

Total Number of Visits of all kinds by Inspectors to
registered premises under the Act 1,455