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THE OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963.
This Act came into operation during the year and made provision
for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons employed
to work in offices, shops or railway premises.
Provisions are included which will ensure cleanliness, prevention
of over-crowding, reasonable temperature, ventilation, lighting,
sanitary conveniences and accident prevention. These, together
with other items will collectively ensure the comfort and well-being
of employees in these premises. By the end of December, 708
premises had been registered in Enfield and a survey commenced
of such premises in the district.
HAIRDRESSERS' AND BARBERS' PREMISES.
Byelaws were made in 1937 for the purpose of securing the
cleanliness of any premises used for carrying on the business of a
hairdresser or barber and of the instruments, towels, and materials
used in such premises.
These byelaws have proved useful in maintaining a high standard
in the premises of the Borough.
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
Number of inspections of sanitary accommodation 96
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
Byelaws with respect to the regulation of the offensive trade
of a dealer in butchers' waste were confirmed by the Minister of
Housing and Local Government and came into operation on 1st
April, 1963.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
Smoke Control Areas.
During the year a central area of the Borough was surveyed
in preparation for a further Smoke Control Order. This area is
bounded on the north by Lancaster Road and Lavender Hill,
on the west by The Ridgeway, on the south by Windmill Hill,
Church Street and The Town, and on the east by Silver Street and
Baker Street. It covers an area of 405 acres and contains 3,267
dwelling houses and 295 commercial and other premises.