HC Deb 11 July 1966 vol 731 cc129-30W
22. Mr. Stainton

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the growing use in the construction industries of specially hardened masonry fixing pins and hazards to operatives as a result of the natural propensity of these pins to splintering; and whether he will issue regulations to protect workers from this hazard.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

A close watch is being kept on accidents arising from the splintering of this type of fixing pin so that the case for legislation to protect the eyes of workers in the construction industry from this hazard can be fully considered when the Construction Regulations are being revised and consolidated, a task which I expect to commence next year.