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1. As to Ventilation and Warming and Lighting.
In 2 out of the 162 workshops {i.e., 1.2 per cent.) only was
the ventilation unsatisfactory, and in 160 out of 162 workshops
(i.e., 98.8 per cent.) the workrooms, at the time of inspection,
were found to be reasonably warmed by open fireplaces,
open or closed stoves, gas jets, etc., and sufficiently
lighted.
2. As to Cleanliness.
In 33 workshops (i.e., 20.4 per cent.), the workrooms were
dirty and required cleansing.
3. As to Sanitary Appliances.
In 49 (i.e., 30.2 per cent.), the sanitary fittings and appliances
wers bad. The w.c.'s were outside in 29.01 per
cent., inside in 27.2 per cent., and outside and inside in 43.79
per cent. Separate closet accommodation for the sexes was
wanting in 9 cases (i.e., 5.6 per cent.).
The soil pipes were found to be unventilated, or insufficiently
ventilated, in 32 cases (i.e., 19.8 per cent.), a condition
of things which may, or may not, be a nuisance; and
in 6 cases (i.e., 3.7 per cent.) there was found to be direct
communication between w.c.'s and workrooms.
4. As to Dampness.
In 4 workshops (i.e., 2.5 per cent.), dampness was found
on inspection.
5. As to Overcrowding.
The cubic capacities of the different workrooms were
found to vary considerably, and in 5 workrooms (i.e., 1.8
percent.) over-crowding was found to exist.
In addition to inspecting the above workshops wherein females
were employed, the special work done by the Female Inspector
is dealt with on pages 115—122.
Six Factories were also inspected during 1903, to see if they
complied with the requirements of the Acts as to w.c. accommodation
for the employees.
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