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Hackney 1905

Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1905

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FACTORY AND WORKSHOP LEGISLATION.
During 1905 the Secretary of State issued the following Home
Work Order, extending Sections 107 and 110 to further classes of
work.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1905. No. 939.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP.
Home Work.
The Home Work Order of 15th August, 1905.
In pursuance of the powers conferred on me by Section 107
108 and 110 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, I hereby
make the following Order:—
1. Section 107 (relating to lists of out-workers) and Section
108 (relating to employment in unwholesome premises) shall apply
to the following classes of work:—
The making, cleaning, washing, altering, ornamenting,
finishing, and repairing of wearing apparel and any work
incidental thereto;
The making, ornamenting, mending, and finishing of lace
and of lace curtains and nets;
Cabinet and furniture making and upholstery work ;
The making of electro-plate ;
The making of files;
Fur-pulling;
The making of iron and steel cables and chains;
The making of iron and steel anchors and grapnels:
The making of cart gear, including swivels, rings, loops, gear
buckles, mullin bits, hooks, and attachments of all kinds;
The making of locks, latches, and keys;
The making of covers for, and the covering, finishing, altering
or repairing of, umbrellas, sunshades, parasols, and articles
of a similar character, and any work incidental thereto ;