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The number of inspections was 379.
There were fifteen written intimations served for defects
and insanitary conditions found.
In this connection some interest attaches to the latest
regulations regarding the cleansing of factories and workshops
issued by the Minister for Labour and Industry in the Government
of New South Wales. These provide that—(a) The
floors and windows of every factory shall, when so ordered by
an inspector, be washed with hot water and soap once at least
every four weeks, provided that the occupier of any factory
may appeal from such order to the Minister, whose decision
shall be final. (b) The seats and floors of every closet, lavatory
and dressing room used by the employees in any factory or
shop shall be thoroughly scrubbed with water and soap once at
least every week, (c) Each urinal and the floor adjacent to
to such urinal, and all sinks and washbasins in any factory or
shop, shall be thoroughly cleansed with water every day. The
regulations add that in all the above washings and cleanings
the water used must have a disinfectant mixed with it.