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BOILER EXPLOSIONS IN LAUNDERETTES
A Ministry of Labour pamphlet on the possible dangers arising
from boilers was circulated to owners of launderettes.
No such explosions have as yet been reported to this Authority
but the warning and advice given in the pamphlet must not be
ignored.
PROSECUTIONS
After protracted endeavour it was necessary for the Council
to issue 32 summonses against 13 employers to secure compliance
with the Act. One summons was dismissed.
Summary of Offences
Section 4 Cleanliness 3
Section 6 Temperature 3
Section 8 Lighting 1
Sections 9 & 10 Sanitary and Washing facilities 9
Section 16 Defective floors, missing handrails and
obstructions 4
Section 17 Guarding of dangerous machinery 3
Section 24 Provision of First Aid Boxes 3
Section 48 Failing to report an accident 2
Section 50 Failing to inform employees of the
provisions of the Act 4
Fines imposed by the Magistrates' Courts ranged from £10
to £80 amounting to £377. 1s. Od. The Council were granted
£87. 3s. 0d. in costs.
ANNUAL REPORT TO MINISTER OF LABOUR
As required by Section 60 of the Act a copy of the prescribed
report sent to the Minister is available at the Town Hall for
public inspection.
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. 1961
This Act gives the Secretary of State power to make Regulations
on safety requirements and construction of certain goods likely to
cause death or personal injury.
Since my last report further regulations have been made — the
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