This Order brings into operation all the provisions (other than sections 24 to 26 (first aid), section 51 (power to adapt Act in relation to covered markets) and parts of section 83 (first aid: application to the Crown) of the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (which makes provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons employed to work in office, shop or railway premises) except in relation to premises in covered market places. The provisions of the Act brought into operation generally are specified in Schedule 1 to the Order and a different day is appointed for the coming into operation of the provisions specified in each Part of that Schedule.
In relation to premises in covered market places, only section 49 (notification of fact of employment of persons) and other provisions necessary for the operation of that section which are specified in Schedule 2 to the Order are brought into operation.