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Notices served—
Factories 3
Workshops 36
Laundries 8
Bakehouses 25
Workplaces 7
Outworkers 7
86
All were remedied during the year with the exception of four
which have now been complied with (April, 1909).
Seventy-four notices were sent to H.M. Inspector of Factories in
accordance with the various requirements of the Act.
HOME WORK.-Ninety-six lists were received from employers
containing the names of 215 outworkers residing in the Borough.
Seventy-five further names were received from the Medical
Officers of Health of various neighbouring districts, and the
names of 37 outworkers residing outside the Borough were similarly
despatched to the Medical Officer of Health for the district
concerned.
One hundred and ninety-seven visits were paid to outworkers.
BAKEHOUSES.—At the end of the year there were 320 Bakehouses
in occupation, of which 8 were underground. Seven hundred
and ninety-seven visits were made by the Inspector during the year,
and 25 nuisances discovered and abated.
WORKPLACES. —At the end of the year there were 66 workplaces
on the register. One hundred and six visits to eatinghouse
kitchens have been made, and 7 notices served for cleansing,
which have been complied with.
SHOP HOURS AND SEATS IN SHOPS ACTS entailed 363 visits,
and resulted in the discovery of 33 infringements of the Acts, 28
being the non-exhibition of notices, 4 the want of seats for female
assistants, and 1 employing young persons excessive hours.
Written cautions were sent to the 33 offenders and subsequently
complied with.
SMOKE NUISANCES.—Forty-six observations were made, and
10 persons were cautioned.