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1965 has been devoted to initial inspections, but towards the end of the year street-bystreet
revisits were started. First impressions suggest that responses to informal letters sent
after initial inspections will be very good, although responses from many smaller firms have been
slow.
There have been few complaints from employees, only three being registered in the department
since 1st April, 1965.
The most common type of accident reported was a fall, but no fatal accidents were reported
during the year. One accident involved a prescribed dangerous machine, and happened during the
course of cleaning it. A number of premises were inspected where conditions might give rise to
accidents, but where no offence was committed under the Act - e.g., low headroom to staircases.
A general conclusion to the year's work would be that, on the whole, offices are fairly
satisfactory; but the need to bring shops, (other than food shops) within the requirements of the
Act is long overdue.
Report on Lighting - Section 8 - fo r year ended 31st. December, 1965.
General impression of standards of lighting, both natural and artificial, in offices and
shops, including staircases, corridors, washplaces -
Generally the standards of lighting were found to be satisfactory, with the exception of
those on staircases and in corridors.
Examples of unsatisfactory lighting and whether these were associated with any particular
class of premises:
A good many cases were found of very unsatisfactory lighting to staircases, or
steps leading to basement store rooms which may be little used. No particular type of
premises was involved.
Whether any specific standards of lighting, in terms of lumens, have been recommended in
advice to occupiers:
No specific standards were recommended to occupiers.
Whether any instances of excessive glare have been noticed and what standards have
been used in assessing them:
No excessive glare was found.

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