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aid box and to display an Abstract of the Act. At the Hearing, the defendant was
found guilty and given a conditional discharge for 12 months.
Conclusion
It is felt that the powers of enforcing authorities would be considerably strengthened
by the making of regulations dealing particularly with the safety of hoists
and lifts, lifting tackle, boilers and air receivers. Such equipment is now frequently
found in premises to which the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963 applies,
and their examination, testing and certification is a matter for specialist engineer
surveyors.
This need was highlighted when the Ministry of Labour drew attention to the
matter of heating installations in coin-operated launderettes, where under certain
conditions, danger could arise from failure of safety devices. A survey made within the
Borough disclosed that some installations were not as regularly maintained and
inspected as desirable.
The recommendations contained in L.A. Circular 7 (supplement No. 13) were
followed and the advisory pamphlet SHW 4 was circulated to launderette operators
in the Borough.
The assistance and advice given by H.M. Factory Inspectorate is again gratefully
acknowledged.
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