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Figures for Division 6 are as follows:Falls:
On same level 77
One level to another 170
Unspecified 407
Poisoning:
Gassing 8
Other 43
Burns 11
Scalds 40
Suffocation -
Others:
Electrical 3
Cutting and Piercing 40
Impact 24
Unspecified 4l
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(c) The Oil Heaters Regulations, 1962
These Regulations, made under the provisions of the
Consumer Protection Act, 1961, make it an offence for any person to
sell an oil heater, or have in his possession for sale or letting
an oil heater or component part not complying with the Regulations.
The Regulations relate to the construction, design and performance
of oil heaters generally and provide for their testing. Local
authorities may purchase goods for testing.
These Regulations are a useful addition to the existing
legislation dealing with Home Safety, but it must be remembered that
many accidents involving oil heaters are caused through their misuse.
It is, therefore, important that the attention of the public should
be drawn to the fact that the manufacturers' instructions should be
followed and that the heaters when in use are placed in a draughtfree
position, with adequate ventilation of the room, and the practice
of airing clothes on or too near them discouraged. Attention should
also be drawn to the care which should be taken when refilling with
fuel.
(d) Current Activities
(i) Film Shows and Talks - It has been mentioned above that
a large number of the visits by the Health Education Unit were devoted
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