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The number of complaints about noise from road drills increased slightly probably because of
extensive work carried out by one of the public utility companies, but in only a few cases was it noted
that silencers or 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, 91 were abated without having to use statutory action, 52 were
held not to be nuisances although in most cases efforts were made to achieve a reduction of noise at
source. 10 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, 048 premises were registered by the Council under this Act, there having
been 412 additions to the register, and 450 deletions.
Inspection of premises to which the Act applied continued at a very satisfactory pace with 1,371
general inspections and a total of 2, 965 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 1968, 111 accidents were reported.

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