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2.—The head-rest to be covered for each customer with a clean
towel or cloth.
3.—Mugs, shaving brushes, and razors to be sterilized by immersion
in boiling water after each separate use there of.
4.—A separate clean towel to be used for each person.
5.—Alum, or other astringent, to be used in powder form and
applied on a towel.
6.—Powder-puffs, which are a fruitful cause of ringworm, not to be
used.
7.—Sponges not to be used.
8.—Running hot and cold water to be provided in the saloon or
barber's shop.
9.—The saloon or barber's shop not to be used as a dormitory.
10.—The Barber to cleanse his hands thoroughly immediately after
serving each customer.
If these precautions are adopted the Public Health Committee feel
assured that many, if not all, of the skin diseases now contracted in
barbers' shops, will be prevented.
Water Certificates.—During the year 32 certificates were issued by
the Council under sec. 48 of the Public Health Act. In each instance an
examination of the premises was first made to ascertain if the following
requirements of the Council had been complied with
1.—The water service pipe must be buried in the ground to a depth
of two feet six inches.
2.—Where such service pipe passes through the open air or through
cellars it must be amply protected from frost.
3.—A Draw Tap for dietetic purposes shall be fixed to the main
supply pipe in a suitable position.
4.—The storage cistern shall be placed in an easily accessible position
and shall be of sufficient capacity for the household requirements for at
least twenty-four hours.