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The number of complaints about noise from road drills increased, probably
because of extensive work carried out by one of the public utility companies, but in
only a few cases was it noted that silencing mufflers were not in use and in these
instances the mufflers were soon fitted when attention was drawn to the deficiency.
Of the total number of complaints, 59 were abated without having to use statutory
action, 32 were held not to be nuisances although in most cases efforts were
made to achieve a reduction of noise at source. 14 cases were still under investigation
at the end of the year.
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963
This Act is designed to raise standards of working conditions in offices,
shops, warehouses, canteens, catering establishments and fuel storage depots so as
to promote the health, welfare and safety of the employees.
At the end of the year, 3,086 premises were registered by the Council under
this Act, there having been 179 additions to the register, and 57 deletions.
Inspection of premises to which the Act applied continued at a very satisfactory
pace with 1,816 general inspections and a total of 3,188 visits of all kinds.
Occupiers are responsible for notifying accidents to their employees which
result in absences of three days or more from normal work. During 1967, 110
accidents were reported.