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Shops Act, 1950, Section 38.
The Senior Shops Inspector has supplied the following statistics
relating to the arrangements for the health and comfort of shop
workers, made in accordance with the provisions of the Shops Act:—
Number of inspection visits 1,923
Section 38 (1) (b)—temperature:—
Number of shops in which a reasonable temperature
was not maintained 24
Section 38 (2)—sanitary conveniences:—
Number of shops in which sanitary conveniences
were not suitable and sufficient 17
Number of certificates of exemption granted Nil
Section 38 (4)—washing facilities:—
Number of shops in which washing facilities
were not suitable and sufficient 7
Number of certificates of exemption granted Nil
Section 38 (5)—facilities for meals:—
Number of shops in which facilities provided
were not suitable and sufficient 3
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
Infectious diseases 133
Cancer 6
Vermin (routine protection from) 50
Miscellaneous 89
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