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which had been left open and unguarded and resulted in an employee falling
through the opening to the cellar below. Shortly after receiving our letter,
the firm concerned made adequate arrangements to guard the trap-door.
Transport
This primary cause was the next largest group during the year, due to
several accident reports of particular interest concerning a warehouse,
where the unskilled use of fork-lift trucks resulted in a series of
accidents to employees' feet, which had been run over by the trucks. On
advice from us, the drivers were sent for tuition and the staff issued with
'safety'shoes.
Hand Tools
These accidents occurred mainly through the use of knives or choppers
in the preparation of meat. Such accidents still happen, even when the persons
involved are skilled in the use of their implements.
Handling Goods
These involved strained backs whilst carrying rolls of carpet and other
similar cases.
(4) Prosectutions
No prosecutions were instituted during the year.
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