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Above ground bakehouses:—21 intimation notices and one
statutory notice were served for defects, all of which were duly
complied with.
Underground bakehouses:-26 intimation and 4 statutory
notices were served for various defects, all of which were complied
with.
The defects for which these notices were required had reference
mainly to neglect to carry out the half yearly cleansing and limewashing
of the bakehouses, defective sanitary fittings, refuse
accumulation, &c.
Factory Bakehouses.
The following is a list of the factory bakehouses in Battersea :—
Altenburg Gardens Bread and Confectionery.
Park Road ,, ,, ,,
381, Battersea Park Road ,, ,, ,,
Broughton Street Biscuits only.
37, Grayshott Road Bread.
465, Battersea Park Road ,,
465, Battersea Park Road ,,
— Sugden Road ,,
It was found necessary to serve 3 intimation notices in
respect of nuisances on factory bakehouse premises, which were
duly complied with.
Homework.
This term has reference to persons who carry on certain classes
of work in their own homes. Under the Factory and Workshop
Act very important powers are given to District Councils for controlling
the (sanitary) conditions under which the work is done.
These powers aim at the prevention of homework (1) in dwellings
which are injurious to the health of the workers themselves, viz.,
through overcrowding inadequate ventilation, &c., and (2) in
premises where there is dangerous infectious disease.
The home-workers residing in Battersea are employed by
firms established in the Borough and by firms belonging to other
Boroughs.
The lists of trades specified by the Home Secretary to which
sections 107-110 of the Factory and Workshop Act apply, are set
out in Orders made by the Secretary of State (vide previous Annual
Reports).