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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In Pursuance of Sections 107, 108 and 110 of the Factory
and Workshop Act, 1901. A Home Work Order was
Made on April 10th, 1911.
1. 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;
The making up, ornamenting, finishing and repairing of table
linen, bed linen or other household linen (including in the term
linen articles of cotton or cotton and linen mixtures) and any
processes incidental thereto;
The making, ornamenting, mending, and finishing of lace and
of lace curtains and nets;
The making of curtains and furniture hangings and any
processes incidental thereto;
Cabinet and furniture making and upholstery work;
The making of electro-plate;
The making of files;
The manufacture of brass and of any articles or parts of
articles of brass (including in the term brass any alloy or compound
of copper with zinc or tin).
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;
The making or repairing of umbrellas, sunshades, parasols, or
parts thereof;
The making of artificial flowers;
The making of nets other than wire nets;
The making of tents;
The making or repairing of sacks;
The covering of racquet or tennis balls;