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It has been found, since the passing of the Act, that almost
without exception appliances on sale are sold to a British Standard
specification, which gives the double assurance of their being subject
to inspection at the place of manufacture.
Occasional cases of second-hand appliances of an old type being
offered for sale may occur, however, and a constant watch is kept for
such appliances.
Bakehouses.
There were 27 bakehouses on the register at the end of the year,
two having been closed during the year. All of these are classed
as factories, and 24 of them use mechanical power. 122 inspections
were made and 5 notices served.
Five of the bakehouses were "basement bakehouses" within the
leaning of Section 54 of the Factories Act, 1937.
Outworkers.
During the year lists of outworkers were received from Battersea
employers and from other authorities as required by the Factories
1937. Some of these lists included outworkers not residing in
Battersea, and these were forwarded to the appropriate authorities.
The total number of registered outworkers' premises in the Borough
at the end of the year was 365 (including 5 contractors), 65 premises
having been added, and 111 removed, during the year. The total
number of inspections made was 508, most of them by the female
Inspector. The premises were found to be generally satisfactory, and
was not necessary to serve any notices or take any other action.
Five cases of infectious diseases occurred at outworkers' premises
and the usual precautions to prevent spread of infection were taken