Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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SANITARY LEGISLATION.
The Home Work Order of 15th August, 1905. *
In pursuance of the powers conferred on me by Section 107,
108, and 110 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, I hereby
make the following Order: —
I. Section 107 (relating to lists of out-workers) and Section
108 (relating to employment in unwholesome premises) shall apply
to the following classes of work: —
The making, cleaning, washing, altering, ornamenting,
finishing, and repairing of wearing apparel and any work
incidental thereto;
The making, ornamenting, mending, and finishing of lace and
of lace curtains and nets;
Cabinet and furniture making and upholstery work;
The making of electro-plate;
The making of files;
Fur-pulling;
The making of iron and steel cables and chains;
The making of iron and steel anchors and grapnels;
The making of cart gear, including swivels, rings, loops, gear
buckles, mullin bits, hooks, and attachments of all kinds;
The making of locks, latches, and keys;
* See pages 59 and 119,