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As to the means of escape in case of Fire from premises coming
under this Act I am not called upon to report.
With reference to Sections 107 to 115, which deal with Homework,
I beg to report that the total number of lists received during
the year were 88 as against 32 last year, representing 86 employers,
24 contractors, and 131 out-workers.
Under the Act, employers or contractors giving out Home-Work
are required to send a list of all persons employed by them to do
such Home-Work to the District Council twice a year, viz., on or
before the 1st of February and on or before the 1st of August.
The sending in of these lists only refers to persons giving out
work connected with the following trades, viz.—
The making, cleaning, washing, altering, ornamenting, finishing,
repairing of wearing apparel, and any work incidental
thereto.
The making, ornamenting, mending and finishing of lace curtains
and nets.
Cabinet and furniture making and upholstery work.
The making of electro plate.
The making of files.
Fur pulling.
These lists are of great assistance, and are always referred to
upon the receipt of a notification of Infectious Disease. They also
enable us to inspect the out workers home and to see that the
premises are wholesome and fit for the purpose used.
Nine notices have been received from H.M. Inspectors of Factories,
dealing principally with defective closets, insufficient closet accommodation
for persons of either sex, defective wash-house floors, dirty
walls, and inefficient ventilation to work rooms.
Immediately on receipt of these notices the Sanitary Inspectors
visit the premises to which they relate, and make a thorough inspection
of the drains and sanitary appliances. Notices are served
on the Owner or Occupier to abate the nuisance complained of,
and when this has been done the Factory Inspector is at once
informed, as required by Section 5. Under this section also one
month is allowed to abate the nuisance, and if the Council do not
take action to enforce abatement, the Home Office may take