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Cleanliness. —35 Workrooms were found on inspection in such a
condition as to require cleansing. In 25 cases the occupier at once took
the necessary steps to remedy the conditions complained of, but in the
other 10 instances notices had to be served before the nuisance was
abated.
Ventilation. —The section of the Factory and Workshop Act dealing
with ventilation is one of the most difficult to enforce; many of the
workers are unaccustomed to ventilation in their homes, and therefore
dislike fresh air in the workroom. The result is that windows and
ventilators are closed. The attention of the workers and the employers
is directed to the importance to health of proper ventilation when
work is in progress.
In 7 workrooms the means of ventilation was improved, in 4 cases
after notice had been served.
Warming.—2 workrooms were found to be warmed by gas Moves
without flues, and 1 workroom was without heating apparatus of any
kind. In all 3 cases the occupiers arranged to heat the workroom in a
proper manner.
Overcrowding. —10 workrooms were found to be overcrowded. In
2 instances the overcrowding was abated forthwith, but intimation
notices had to be served in the remaining cases before the number of
workers was reduced.