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(vide Section 4 Factories and Workshops Act, 1878), and
all such nuisances have been abated, and due notice sent to
the Factory Inspectors within one month as to action taken
in each case. During the three previous years, 27, 25 and
66 written notices respectively have been received.
In connection with the 87 new Workshops, the following
insanitary conditions were met with at the time of the
inspections :—
1. As to Ventilation and Warming and Lighting.
In 3 out of 87 Workshops (i.e., 34%) was the
ventilation unsatisfactory, though in all cases the workrooms,
at the time of inspection, were found to be
reasonably warmed by open fireplaces, open or closed
stoves, gas jets, etc.
2. As to Cleanliness.
In 27 Workshops (i.e., 3103%), the workrooms were
dirty and required cleansing.
3. As to Drainage and Sanitary Appliances.
The drains were in each case tested with chemical,
and in 16 (i.e., 18.4%) were shown to be defective,
requiring partial or total reconstruction; whilst in 20
(i.e., 22.9% ) the sanitary fittings and appliances were
bad. The w.c.s were outside in 43.7% , inside in
26.4% , outside and inside in 25.3%; whilst in 4 cases
(i.e., 46%) there were no w.c s provided at all.
Separate closet accommodation for the sexes was
wanting in 6 cases (i.e., 6'.9% ).
The soil pipes were found to be unventilated, or
insufficiently ventilated, in 11 cases (i.e., 12.6), a.
condition of things which may, or may not, be a