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One workshop was found to be without the factory
abstract affixed as prescribed by sec. 128 of the Act.
A card is affixed in each room stating the number of
persons who may be allowed to work in such room during
ordinary working hours, and also when overtime is worked.
The cubic capacity required for each person is 250 cubic feet
during ordinary hours and 400 cubic feet during overtime.
Where any infringement of the Act was found, the
occupier was at once notified to remedy the neglect or
default.
FACTORIES.
FIRE ESCAPE AND SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The fire escapes have all been maintained in good
condition and free from obstruction.
One factory was without proper means of escape in case
of fire. As the factory, which had been vacant, was reoccupied
during the year, I insisted upon proper means of
escape being provided.
An iron staircase was provided with exits thereto from
each floor.
The sanitary conveniences in the factories were found to
be kept in a cleanly condition, and to be sufficient in number.
BAKEHOUSES.
The number of bakehouses upon the register is 9.
This includes one underground bakehouse not in use.
The special requirements of the Act with respect to
these premises have been enforced, and I am pleased to say
the food is produced under very fair conditions.
Special attention is always given to the drainage, paving,
and cleanliness; and limewashing is enforced at least twice a
year.
OUTWORKERS.
Eight lists of outworkers have been received in accordance
with sec. 107 of the Act as follows :—
Six lists from firms within the District, all employing
outworkers who are living in the district.