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L.A. Circular 9
(Contd.)
prove that the problem of noise could adversely effect the health
of office workers. Section 21 gave the Minister power to make
regulations for controlling noise and vibration. A Booklet entitled
'Noise and the Worker' has also been issued giving advice on
reduction of noise and insulation problems.
L.A. Circular 10
- Supplement 1 "Washing Facilities": "Accommodation for Clothing*.
This circular and a Booklet entitled "Cloakroom Accommodation
and Washing Facilities" gives further advice regarding the provision
of adequate facilities on these subjects as there is some
concern that the requirements of these sections of the Act are not
receiving sufficiently serious consideration.
L.A. Circular 17
Supplement 3 and Supplement 4.
These circulars give reports of prosecutions. Taken by Local
Authorities throughout the country and the findings of the Courts.
L.A. Circular 18) — "Hoists and Lifts" Regulations 1968.
L.A. Circular 18) - Supplement 1.
These circulars introduce new requirements concerned with the
safety and testing of hoists and lifts as used in office and shop
premises.
These regulations came into force in 1969 and require that all
apparatus of this type be examined regularly by a competent
person who shall issue a certificate reporting his findings. This
certificate to be available for inspection by the Local Authority
and in cases where serious defects are found a copy must be
sent to the Local Authority. In this connection it is noted that
certain firms who carry out inspection and maintenance of lifts
are requiring a considerable fee for the issue of this necessary
certificate.
Factories and
Workshops
Most of the provisions of the Factory Act are administered by the
Factory Inspector, but the P.H.I's. have three duties in respect of these
which receive constant attention.
They are:
(a) The inspection of canteens and food preparing factories under the Food
Hygiene Regulations.
(b) The approval of new furnace installations and chimney lengths under the
Clean Air Act, and observations and enforcement of contraventions from
existing chimneys; and
(c) the provision and maintenance of suitable sanitary conveniences within
factories and workshops.