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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 under the Shops Act. 2,261
(1) (a) Number of premises in vhich ventilation
was not suitable and sufficient 27
(b) Number of shops in which a reasonable
temperature was not maintained 43
(2) Number of shops in which sanitary conveniences
were not suitable and sufficient 48
Number of certificates of exemption granted
(3) Number of premises in which lighting was not
suitable and sufficient 48
(4) Number of shops in which washing facilities
were not suitable and sufficient 48
Number of certificates of exemption granted Nil
(5) Number of shops in which facilities provided
for the taking of meals in shop were not suitable
and sufficient 31
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
Infectious diseases 22
Cancer 4
Vermin (routine protection from) 5
Miscellaneous 52
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