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Precautions.
1. The astringent solution should not be kept long enough
to become offensive; if it is offensive, it should be treated
before being passed into the drains, so as to prevent nuisance.
2. The fleshings should be collected and removed from the
workroom daily, and placed in airtight receptacles and the
contents not disturbed until they can be removed from the
premises.
3. The sawdust after use, should be placed in receptacles or
sacks and removed periodically from the premises without
disturbing the contents.
4. Neither fleshings nor sawdust should be burnt on the
premises.
5. The soaking and fleshing should not be done in rooms
having a wooden floor, or walls covered with paper or
absorbent plaster, owing to the liability of the floors and
walls becoming impregnated with offensive organic matter.
The tubbing process should also be done in a room where
the floor is paved with a jointless pavement.
For the above reasons, I am of opinion that bye-laws should
be drafted for the conduct of the business known as fur skin
dressers, and that these bye-laws should provide for the following :—
1. That the premises should be suitable for the business carried
on therein.
2. That any soaking solutions if offensive when agitated should
be treated before being passed in the sewer.
3. That the fleshings shall be stored so as not to cause a
nuisance, and be removed from the premises regularly,
and in covered and airtight receptacles.