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Enforcement Related to Class of Premises
No particular difficulties have been experienced in enforcing the requirements of
the Act other than in relation to the requirements of the Hoists and Lifts Regulations
in certain licensed premises regarding the enclosure of liftways, particularly those
associated with crate hoists. Fortunately, these difficulties were resolved and arrangements
are in hand for the necessary works to be carried out.
Generally speaking, the recommendations contained in the statutory lifts and
hoists examination reports are dealt with promptly.
In addition, some occasional reluctance on the part of occupiers of warehouses
to register has been experienced but this was resolved by personal delivery of O.S.R. I
and completion on the spot.
Safe Use of Food Slicing Machines
The leaflet "The Safe Use of Food Slicing Machines" issued by the Department
of Employment appears to have been reasonably well received and generally to have
led to greater awareness of the need for care in the use of these machines. It is felt,
however, that a more continuous and greater impact would be achieved by the production
nationally of a warning poster, on the lines shown in page 9 of the leaflet, which
could be fixed near the machine as a constant reminder to take care.
The assistance, advice and co-operation afforded by H.M. Factory Inspectorate
during the year have been of great help and are much appreciated.
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