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It is inevitable that where large factories are situated in or
near residential areas complaints arise from time to time of
nuisances caused by the emission of smoke from the factory
chimneys, noise or vibration caused by machinery (particularly
where night shifts are operated) or adverse conditions resulting
from the processes carried on.
The emission of smoke is a major problem in the larger
factories and in a few of the smaller ones, particularly where
waste products such as sawdust and wood shavings are burnt,
and this is extremely difficult to deal with satisfactorily.
There is close co-operation between the Public Health
Department and the office of H.M. Inspector of Factories
whereby information is exchanged concerning the establishment
of new factories, the discontinuance of old ones, change of user
of factory premises and any contravention of the Act found
during inspection. Details of the action taken during the year
are set out in the tables on page 49 in the form required by the
Minister of Labour and National Service.