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On investigation, it was found that approximately 61% of the complaints referred to
noise coming from industrial and commercial premises and that about 40% of these were
valid complaints. Of the complaints of noise from other sources, about 51 were complaints
which could be supported by the Division.
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, 70 were abated without having to use statutory
action, 64 were held not to be nuisances although in most cases efforts were made to
achieve a reduction of noise at source. 17 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, 3,258 premises were registered by the Council under this Act,
there having been 249 additions to the register, and 87 deletions.
Inspection of premises to which the Act applied continued at a very satisfactory pace
with 1,852 general inspections and a total of 3,152 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 1970, 113 accidents were
reported.