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Home Work Order, 1905.
A new Home Work Order was made on August 15th, 1905,
by the Secretary of State for the Home Department (the Right
Hon. A. Akers-Douglas), in pursuance of the powers conferred
upon him by Sections 107, 108 and 110 of the Factory and
Workshop Act, 1901. The Order 1905 is as follows:—
1. Section 107 (relating to list 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 sleel 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;
the making of paper bags and paper boxes; brushmaking;
and the making of stuffed toys.
2. Section 110 (relating to the prohibition of home work in
places where there is infectious disease) 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 (as in the said section specified);