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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. 2,374
(1) (a) Number of premises in v hich ventilation
was not suitable and sufficient 49
(b) Number of shops in which a reasonable
temperature was not maintained t>9
(2) Number of shops in which sanitary conveniences
were not suitable and sufficient 53
Number of certificates of exemption granted 2
(3) Number of premises in which lighting was not
suitable and sufficient 54
(4) Number of shops in which washing facilities
were not suitable and sufficient 87
Number of certificates of exemption granted 1
(5) Number of shops in which facilities provided
for the taking of meals in shop were not suitable
and sufficient 63
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
Infectious diseases 67
Cancer 2
Vermin (routine protection from) 2
Miscellaneous 32
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