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ventilation was found to be unsatisfactory, and, with one exception,
all the workrooms, at the time of inspection, were found
to be reasonably warmed by open fireplaces, open or closed
stoves, gas jets, steam pipes, etc., and sufficiently lighted.
2. As to Cleanliness.
In 15 workshops (i.e., 17.4 per cent.) the workrooms were
found to be dirty, and to require cleansing.
3. As to Sanitary Appliances.
In 22 (i.e., 25.6 per cent.), the sanitary fittings and appliances
were found to be bad. The w.c.'s were outside in
30.6 per cent., inside in 32.9 per cent., and outside and
inside in 36.5 per cent. In no single case was separate
closet accommodation for the sexes found to be wanting.
The soil pipes were found to be unventilated, or insufficiently
ventilated, in 10 cases (i.e., 11.6 per cent.),a condition
of things which may, or may not, be a nuisance; but in no
case was there found to be direct communication between
w.c.'s and workrooms.
4. As to Dampness.
In 4 workshops (i.e. 4.6 per cent.), the workrooms were
found to be damp.
5. As to Overcrowding.
The cubic capacities of the different workrooms were
naturally, found to vary considerably, and in 14 workrooms
(i.e., 11.7 per cent.) over-crowding was found to exist.
In addition to inspecting the above workshops wherein females
were employed, the special work done by the Female Inspector
is dealt with on pages
The inspections made during 1905 in connection with the 6
factories were made with a view to seeing if the requirements
of the Acts as to w.c. accommodation for the employees had
been complied with. This is the only duty in regard to
factories that falls to the Sanitary Inspector.