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In general, the contraventions of the Act were related not so much to the
lack of basic amenities but rather to their maintenance, repair and cleanliness.
Hoists and Lifts
Under the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts) regulations
1968, copies of examination certificates relating to hoists and lifts are
forwarded to the local authority. Examination of the lifting apparatus is made in
the case of adverse reports and written notices of works required are sent to the
occupier of the premises concerned.
The majority of adverse reports related to manual hoists in licensed premises.
The most common defects were worn ropes, broken and worn platform
guide shoes, failure to make safe working loads and no proper enclosure of the
apparatus at cellar level.
No particular difficulty has been experienced in getting the necessary
works carried out except that there has on occasions been some delay with
regard to the provision of caged enclosures due apparently to the heavy demand
for this specialised kind of work.
The assistance, advice and co-operation afforded by H.M. Factory Inspectorate
is, as has been in previous years, greatly appreciated.
Legal Proceedings
Despite the success in obtaining compliance with the requirements of the
Act by informal means, it does sometimes become necessary to institute legal
proceedings where frequent visits and written notices have not succeeded.
Three occupiers of retail shops were prosecuted during the year with the following
results:
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