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Sanitary accommodation in the main has been adequate, but difficulty
is experienced where additional W.Cs. are required, mostly on the grounds
of restricted space. Common faults are the use of the W.C. compartment as
storage space and the absence of artificial lighting.
With regard to washing facilities, the main deficiency has been
that of hot water. It will be remembered that prior to the passing of the
Act, it was not possible to enforce the provision of hot water for washing
purposes, except in food premises.
An important provision of the Act relates to safety; the main hazards
are slicing and chopping machines, mechanical hoists and conveyers. In a
number of instances advice was given on the provision of suitable guards
on machines and the elimination of trapping points on conveyers. Attention
has also been given to the guarding of openings in floors.
A total of 86 accidents were officially reported during the year.
There were fortunately no fatal or serious accidents. Of the total accidents
recorded all except three came from large multiple firms and 72% came from
three of these firms only. It is obvious that there must have been more
accidents as only 23 firms made reports during the year out of a total of
some 1,800 registered premises. Not all employers are aware of their obligations
to notify accidents, and the accident figures quoted above would not
appear to represent a proper indication of the accident rate.
To summarise, it is felt that a good start has been made and based
upon the experience which has been gained, it is anticipated that progress
in implementing the provisions of the tot will accelerate considerably.
9. MOVEABLE DWELLINGS.-
The following sites remained licensed under the Caravan Sites and
Control of Development Act, 1960:-
1. The Riverhill Estate, the lease of which is held by a local Sports
Club and where 36 caravans are permitted.
2. One caravan in the orchard of a private house.
As in previous years, some trouble was caused by itinerant caravandwellers
who placed their vehicles on sundry open sites in the Borough and
were reluctant to move on. One of these sites, however, has now been fenced
and it is hoped that it will not again be used.
All the offenders were eventually removed after some difficulty. In
one case it was necessary to tow the vehicles away.
There are nine effective Orders under the Surrey County Council Act
in force in the Borough prohibiting the parking of moveable dwellings.