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56.
FACTORIES
(Factories Act 1957 to 1959)
Number of Factories in Shoreditch 1066
Number of (a) Basic Routine Inspections made 2239 (100%)
(b) Re-inspections made 890
Total number of inspections made 3129
Whilst the erection of many new factories, offices, garages and petrol
filling stations continues in the Borough the numerous small factories, because
of lack of accommodation, provide a very serious problem where nothing more
than the bare requirements of facilities and amenities for the staff according
to the Factories Acts can be provided.
The problem of the retention of trade refuse and its disposal in such
limited accommodation continues to present a real problem, particularly in
Smoke Control Areas where for economic reasons of disposal and the provision
of cheap space heating an attempt is made to dispose of these trade wastes in
inefficient fireplaces and appliances.
Particulars of the administration of the Factories Act, 1957 in the form
required by Ministry of Health Circular l/62 are as follows