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matter to the Factory Inspector, who would take the necessary legal
proceedings.
Two cases of breach of Section 6 of the Factory Act were tried before the
Magistrate at Marylebone Police Court. The employers in each case were
summoned by Miss Dean, one of H.M. Inspectors of Factories, and the case
for the prosecution was that the rooms in which women had to work were mainly
heated by ordinary gas jets. The Magistrate held the case proved in each
instance, and fined the employers £10 and costs.
SANITARY ACCOMMODATION IN WORKPLACES.
Section 38 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, requires that:—
"Every factory, workshop and workplace, whether erected before
"or after the passing of this Act, shall be provided with sufficient
"and suitable accommodation in the way of sanitary conveniences,
"regard being had to the number of persons employed in or in
"attendance at such building ; and also where persons of both sexes
"are or are intended to be employed or in attendance with proper
"separate accommodation for persons of each sex."
Failure to comply with these requirements renders the offender liable to a
fine not exceeding £20, and a further fine of £2 for every day after conviction
during which non-compliance continues.
With regard to the standards of sufficiency and suitability, the Home
Secretary has issued the following "Sanitary Accommodation Order ":—
"The Sanitary Accommodation Order of 4th February, 1903.
"In pursuance of Section 9 of the Factory and Workshop Act,
"1901, I hereby determine that the accommodation in the way of
"sanitary conveniences provided in a factory or workshop shall be
"deemed to be sufficient and suitable within the meaning of the said
"section if the following conditions are complied with and not
"otherwise:—
"1. In factories or workshops were females are employed or in
"attendance there shall be one sanitary convenience for every 25
"females.