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where any inmate in the building is suffering from scarlet fever or
small-pox.
"Under section 7, 1891, and section 10, 1895, it is the duty of the
Sanitary Authority to visit the factories or workshops where more than
40 persons are employed, and ascertain that suitable provision is
trade for escape in case of fire, and if the Sanitary Authority have
neglected this duty, and it is evident that the means of escape are
insufficient, it is the duty of H.M. Inspector to give notice to the
Sanitary Authority.
" Where in any factory or workshop the Inspector considers a
moveable fire-escape necessary for the safety of the workers, H.M.
Inspector should obtain an order from the magistrates for the occupier
to supply the same under section 10, 1895.
"Section 14 restricts overtime to women where overtime is worked
under section 53, 1878, and has curtailed the number of days on
which overtime can be worked. There are other restrictions as to
overtime and hours of work in the same section.
"Section 15 requires registers to be kept of children and young
persons in workshops where overtime is worked under section 53,
1878, but it is not necessary in workshops to have certificates from
the Certifying Surgeon.
" It has been the custom in some factories and workshops to give
women and young persons work to take home after having been
employed in the works both before and after dinner ; this is now
prohibited. In other cases they have employed them in the retail
shop after the day's work in the factory or workshop. This is now
allowed in the case of children, young persons, and women by section
16, provided the total number of hours does not exceed that allowed
in the factory or workshop to each class of hands.
Section 53, Sub-Section i.
"Owner" is thus defined in section 4 of the Public Health Act,
1875, 38 & 39 Vict. c. 55:-