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During the year thirty-six accidents were reported in offices and shops,
and the following summary indicates the site of the accidents and the
cause:—
Place where Accident occurred
Office 3
Retail Shop 28
Wholesale shop/warehouse 1
Catering establishments open to public 4
Accident caused by
Machinery 2
Fire or explosion 2
Hand tools 9
Striking against object 1
Handling goods 8
Struck by falling object 1
Falls 13
As regards falls, almost 50% were associated with stairs or the use of
step ladders.
Shops
There were 2,293 occupied shop premises on the register at the end of
the year, 17 fewer than at the end of 1964; this reduction is accounted for
largely by the number of shops which became vacant, and either remained
so, or became occupied for purposes other than retail trade, e.g. automatic
launderettes, travel agencies, etc. Several new shops came into being,
including a new departmental store and a new supermarket.
The principal changes in the various types of trade were: an increase in
motor and motor cycle accessories, toys and sportsgear, and household
equipment, and a decrease in foodstuffs, mainly grocers and greengrocers,
and also shoe repairers.
During the year, 1,004 visits were made for the purpose of administering
the Shops Acts 1950 to 1965. Sunday and evening observations
were also made.
The following is a summary of the contraventions found:—
Closing Hours
Failing to close for weekly half-day 1
Failing to display notice of half-day closing 18
Failing to display mixed trade notices on half-day 13
Failing to display mixed trade notices on Sunday 10
Selling non-exempted goods on Sunday 5
Selling non-exempted goods after evening closing hour 1
Conditions of Employment
Failing to keep records of Sunday employment 3
Failing to allow proper intervals for meals 3
Young person not allowed eleven hour consecutive interval 1