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Figures for the summer months show little change over the course
of years.
Smoke Control is generally acceptable to the populace and
the programme in Bromley should be completed by 1977.
During the year it has been possible to make considerable
inroads into initial inspections under the Offices, Shops and Railway
Premises Act, 1963. It is perhaps not generally realised that
in Bromley there are some 19,310 persons (8,318 males and 10,992
females) employed in premises so far registered by the Act. The
ground covered by this Act is very wide. Not only does it
stipulate standards for lighting, heating, sanitary accommodation,
washing facilities and so on, but it lays down safety precautions
which cover the working conditions of staff. All accidents are
reportable to the Local Authority. These cover such happenings
as falls, perhaps due to worn floor coverings and strains suffered
from lifting weights, to severe injuries and to cuts arising from
meat slicing machines. Inspections are made to ascertain if such
appliances are properly fitted with guards to ensure protection
to those using them. Advice is given in many circumstances and
the Inspectors have been much concerned with hoists for raising
articles from cellars and unprotected service lifts, especially in
public houses, where dangerous situations may arise from the
lack of protection of the shaft. In this respect powers contained
in the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts)
Regulations issued during the year are most welcome. 74 accidents
were reported in 1968 and a total of 1,652 visits were made
to premises under the Act.
The Food Hygiene (Market, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles)
Regulations, 1966, has now been in operation for two years.
These Regulations call for increased facilities for food stalls to
bring them more into line with those applying to food shops.
Open food, including fruit, must be protected, overalls must be