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In larger offices where more than 150 people were employed it has been found that a number
of the occupiers had already provided a first aid room before the passing of the Act The Act
recognised that a properly equipped first aid room is probably the best method and to this end
there is a provision to relieve the occupier from the obligation to maintain a number of separate
first aid boxes with a person in charge of each one by means of an exemption certificate granted
by the Local Authority. Many enquiries have been received and as a result of inspection and
discussions many of the first aid rooms are being brought up to a recommended standard which will
allow exemptions to be granted.
In view of the probable need which will arise as these offices are inspected contact has been
made with the British Red Cross Society who conduct classes at the Finsbury Barracks, City Road,
E.C.I.
Accidents
Occupiers of Office premises are required by Section 48 to notify to the Local Authority accidents
which cause a person to be absent from work for more than 3 days. The purpose of notification
is to enable enforcing authorities to detect breaches of the Act and to advise occupiers on
measures to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents.
During the year it has been the practice to investigate every accident reported. The cause
of these accidents has been found in the main to be due to carelessness on the part of the employee.
A small number were due to unskilful use of machinery.
Annual Return.
A summary of the work carried out during the year is returned to the Minister of Labour in
the following form:-