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non-resident workers. With regard to large workshops the
chief difficulty is due to the fact that whole floors of large
buildings are let out without reference to, or arrangements for,
sanitary convenience accommodation as regards the separation of
sexes. In large firms owning entire buildings there is generally
ample provision.
In enforcing section 9 of the Act we have not been without
difficulties, which are not lessened by the facts that many of the
industries in these small workshops are seasonal, and that the
trade is occasionally in the hands of one family, both sons and
daughters working in the workshop. The standard we have used
is that contained in the draft Order of the Home Office (August,
1902)—
In pursuance of Section 9 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901,
the accommodation in the way of sanitary conveniences provided in
a factory or workshop shall be deemed to be sufficient and suitable
within the meaning of the said section if the following conditions
are complied with and not otherwise : —
1. In factories or workshops where females are employed or in
attendance there shall be one sanitary convenience for every 25
females.
2. In factories or workshops where males are employed or in
attendance there shall be one sanitary convenience for every 25
males : provided that—
(a) in factories or workshops where the number of males employed
or in attendance exceeds 100, and sufficient urinal accommodation
is also provided, it shall be sufficient if there is one
sanitary convenience for every 25 males up to the first 100,
and one for every 40 after;
(b) in factories or workshops where the number of males employed
or in attendance exceeds 500, and the District Inspector of
Factories certifies in writing that by means of a check system,
or otherwise, proper supervision and control in regard to the
use of the conveniences are exercised by officers specially
appointed for that purpose it shall be sufficient if one sanitary
convenience is provided for every 60 males, in addition to
sufficient urinal accommodation. Any certificate given by
an Inspector shall be kept attached to the general register,
and shall be liable at any time to be revoked by notice 111
writing from the Inspector.