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(7) Stables.—These premises continue to be a source of trouble. The
occupiers are invariably unable financially to carry out any improvements.
The Council is proceeding to make byelaws for the control of these premises.
Seventy-three visits were paid during the year to stable premises, and 2 notices
were served in respect of unsatisfactory conditions.
(f) Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
There are two premises where upholstery repairs are carried out and these
premises are regularly inspected.
We have not found rag flock in use at either of these establishments.
9. SHOPS ACT, 1934.
Inspections carried out for the purposes of Section 10 of this Act numbered 552.
In 38 instances notices were served requiring additional sanitary accommodation,
washing facilities or improved heating.
One unfortunate aspect of the administration of this Section is in relation to
the provision of suitable accommodation for taking meals.
It will be remembered that it is obligatory for employers to provide such accommodation
where their employees take meals on the premises.
Our experience was in a number of instances that when the employer was called
upon to provide such accommodation he promptly forbade his employees to take
meals upon the premises.
10. SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Arising from 191 observations made, 40 offences were registered and necessary
action taken.
Including the Creeksmouth Generating Station there are three factories which
frequently emit large quantities of smoke. The other two factories are one for the
production of zinc oxide, where special type furnaces are employed and the other is
a sawmill where joinery is produced on an extensive scale. Here again an unusual
type of furnace has been installed for the purpose of consuming the wood refuse
arising from the factory processes.
In each of the three instances the operation of the furnaces gives rise to
difficulties not only to the management but also to your officers.