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firm in respect of a radio and television shop where the temperature requirements of
60.8°F was not complied with on two separate days despite previous written warning.
The entrance to the shop was by way of a roller shutter door which was kept up during
trading hours. The temperatures recorded were 51°F and 48°F respectively. At the
Hearing the occupiers pleaded guilty, were fined a total of £15.0.0d. and £5.0.0d.
costs were awarded to the Council. Shortly afterwards, plate glass doors were fitted to the
door opening.
As in previous years, thermometers were often absent or unserviceable and during
the year the deficiencies were remedied in 94 premises.
Ventilation (Section 7)
Considerably fewer contraventions were reported and ventilation was improved in
23 premises.
Lighting (Section 8)
An overall improvement was noted generally. Occupiers are becoming increasingly
aware of the advantages which accrue as a result of providing good lighting; the efforts of
the lighting industry to arouse interest in this direction together with the advice given during
enforcement visits does seem to be producing results.
Sanitary Accommodation and Washing Facilities (Sections 9 & 10)
Attention was mainly focused on deficiencies in accommodation already provided,
e.g. want of cleanliness, maintenance of sanitary fittings and state of repair generally,
rather than inadequacy from the viewpoint of numerical standards and here it may be
noted that the latter was reported in only 11 premises compared with 60 during 1967.
Inadequacy of hot or warm water was often due to unserviceable water heating equipment.
It is a matter for regret that untidy conditions were still to be found in premises
where the facilities provided were in themselves of a good standard. Misuse of facilities by
the persons for whom they are provided can be discouraging to all who are concerned in
the improvement of working conditions of employees.
Floors and Staircases (Section 16)
Badly maintained floors and floor coverings, staircases and steps were reported in
52 premises compared with 169 in 1967.Contraventions under this heading include absence
or inadequacy of handrails and inadequate protection of floor openings.
Dangerous Machinery (Sections 17, 18 and 19)
Occupiers of 54 premises were advised that machinery was considered to be inadequately
fenced and requested to provide suitable protection.
First Aid (Section 24)
First aid materials were found to be inadequate or not provided in 201 premises,
some 117 fewer than the previous year. It is customary for occupiers to be provided on request
with a printed schedule setting out the requirements as to first aid materials for
particular classes of premises and numbers of persons employed.
Notification of Accidents (Section 48)
Eighty-one accidents were notified. Notification is required in cases where death,
serious injury or absence from employment for more than three days results from an
accident. Twenty-one of the notified accidents were investigated.
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