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Concern Over Rising Transport Accidents

7th December 1956
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Page 51, 7th December 1956 — Concern Over Rising Transport Accidents
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DURING 1955 there were 6.867 accidents in connection with the working, loading or unloading of vehicles. This is stated in the " 1955 Report of the Chief Inspector of Factories " (Stationery Office, 9s.). " We are faced with the unpalatable fact that since 1949 this class of accident has been increasing at the rate of about 500 a year, an increase which shows no sign of slackening," says the chief inspector.

"This seemingly relentless increase . . . at first sight reflects little credit on those concerned with the planning and execution of mechanical transport operations. Perusal of accident reports gives the impression that powered vehicles are often operated with scant consideration as to whether the factory layout or terrain is suitable, or even as* to whether the vehicle is properly maintained and roadworthy," he continues.

Many accidents occurred during the unloading of lorries. More care was needed in fastening loads, and it should be recognized that materials which were securely stacked on loading might well he unstable at the end of the journey

ORDNANCE FACTORIES COULD MAKE VEHICLES ASUGGESTION that Royal Ordnance factories should produce passenger and heavy goods vehicles. 'Was made by Mr. A. A. Simpson. convener of shop stewards at Woolwich Arsenal, speaking at a Press conference in London last week.

"Production and export of heavy vehicles of all kinds is booming and export orders are flowing in." he said. "It is estimated that orders exceed the rate of output. There is also a good market in engines. gearboxes and other components."

There was limited capacity in many branches of engineering, and the ordnance factories could assist in over coming the shortage. •

DEFINE TRAFFIC NEEDS FIRST ACLEAR definition of traffic needs is required before future roads can be planned. This is stated in "Solving Traffic Problems," a survey published at 2s. 6d. by Political and Economic Planning. J6 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.I.

"A policy of catering for aH corners who may care to drive to work or to shop in the central areas of our cities would demand reconstruction on a scale that cannot be contemplated. The longterm solution lies in decentralization of shopping centres and offices, and the careful location of new centres of industry," it says.

"Many of the present plans are based on inadequate data and there may be need for second thoughts. The administration of traffic management should be overhauled: present arrangements in London date from 1924. Road. rail and land-use planning should he closely .o-ordinated."

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Organisations: Stationery Office
People: Anne, A. A. Simpson
Locations: London

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