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which are not notified. The three main causes of accidents are falls
(25), handling goods (21) and hand tools (Butchers knives etc.)(l6).
Power machines (bacon slicers, fork lift trucks, etc.) (8) being fourth,
Un-registered premises are still found, new occupiers especially
professing ignorance of this requirement.
The following circulars were issued by the Ministry during the year
giving further advice on the interpretation of various sections.
L.A. Circular 4 Exemption No. 7 Order.
Supplement 2 This extends the provisions of Exemption No. 3
Order indefinitely.
L.A. Circular 4 Exemption No. 8 Order.
Supplement 3
L.A. Circular 7 Refers to small air circulating fans
Supplement 16
L.A. Circular 8 (Rev) Gives advice on classification of accidents.
Supplement 3
L.A. Circular 9 Lighting.
Supplement 7 Gives advice on standards.
L.A. Circular 9 Noise
Supplement 8
L.A. Circular 17 Further reports of prosecutions under the Act.
Supplement 5
L .A. Circular 20 Refers to use of Radioactive Luminous Components.
L.A. Circular 21 Post Office Act,1969.
The provisions of this Circular are interesting as they transfer the
responsibility for inspection of premises occupied by the new Post
Office Authority, generally speaking, from H.M. Factory Inspectorate to
the Local Authority.
Several reports have been received, of the inspection of lifts, os
required by the regulations which came into force on 28th May, 1969 and
all are investigated.
Factories
and
Workshops
Most of the provisions of the Factory Act are administered by the
Factory Inspector, but the Public Health Inspectors have three duties in
respect of these which receive constant attention.