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All were remedied during the year with the exception of two
which have now been complied with (May, 1911)
Fifty-eight notices were sent to H.M. Inspector of Factories in
accordance with the various requirements of the Act
HOME WORK.
One hundred and thirty-two lists were received from employers
containing the names of 349 outworkers residing in the Borough.
Seventy-nine further names were received from the Medical Officers
of Health of various neighbouring districts, and the names of 6ft
outworkers residing outside the Borough were similarly despatched
to the Medical Officer of Health for the district concerned.
In three instances legal proceedings were instituted against
employers for failing to comply with the provisions of Section
107 of the Factory and Workshop Act after notice of default had
been given. A fine of 15s. 6d. including costs was imposed in
one case, 10s. 6d. including costs in another, while the third
was withdrawn.
One hundred and eighty-three visits were paid to outworker s
BAKEHOUSES.
At the end of the year there were 115 Bakehouses in occupation
of which eight were underground. Eight hundred and fifty-four
visits were made by the Inspector during the year, and 20 nuisances
discovered and abated.
WORKPLACES.
At the end of the year there were 68 workplaces on the register.
Ninety-six visits to eating-house kitchens have been made, and 11
notices served for cleansing, which have been complied with.
SHOP HOURS AND SEATS IN SHOP ACTS
entailed 271 visits, and resulted in the discovery of 4 infringements
of the Acts, one being the non-exhibition of notices, one the
want of seats for female assistants, and two for excessive hours.
Written cautions were sent to the four offenders and subsequently
complied with