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used in confined spaces. Symptoms of carbonic oxide poisoning begin with
throbbing of the blood vessels of the head, giddiness, palpitation of the heart,
and weakness of the limbs. These become greatly aggravated after any
exertion. Headache, anaemia, and defective nutrition may result from the
long-continued breathing of the gas in small amount, such as might occur
from defective gasfittings.
LADIES' WAITING ROOMS AT RAILWAY STATIONS.
The ladies' waiting rooms at twenty-three Railway Stations have been
inspected regularly twice a year, and a marked improvement has been noticed
in their cleanliness and general condition. Specific improvements effected are
shown in the following list:—
Aldersgate Street - 2 W.C's. Ventilation and light increased. Walls
and ceiling cleansed.
Bank (Central - Ventilation increased.
London Railway).
Bishopsgate Street- 4 W.C's. Ventilation improved.
Blackfriars - - Refuse removed from roofs outside windows of
W.C's. Hood placed over gas stove in attendants'
room. Cupboard provided for attendants' food,
formerly kept in an unused closet.
Cannon Street - 1st Class room ventilation improved.
(South Eastern and
Chatham Railway).
Cannon Street - Fittings repaired.
(District Railway).
Fenchurch Street - 1st Class room ventilation increased.
(Great Eastern Railway).
Holborn - - 1st Class room ventilation increased.
(South Eastern and
Chatham Railway).
Liverpool Street - Valve closets removed and replaced by wash-down
closets in all ladies' waiting rooms. Ventilation of
East side Suburban room improved.
Ludgate Hill- - 1st Class room valve closets removed and replaced
by closets of wash-down type. Waste-pipe of
lavatory basins repaired. Walls and ceilings
cleansed.