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bo inspected weekly by a doctor, so that early symptoms
of lead poisoning may bo detected and treated without
delay. "We have a whitelead factory in Hollybush
Gardens and every person employed is medically
examined once a week.
Section 27 provides, that the Secretary of State may
order manufacturers to keep lists of outdoor workers, and
that such lists shall be open to inspection by any officer
of a Sanitary Authority. This will bo useful in tracing
outbreaks of infectious disease.*
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891.
This Act contains 144 sections; it repeals the whole
of the earlier sanitary acts, but re-enacts their useful
sections.
Section l. The opening clause of the new act specially enjoins
house to house visitation. Wo are to seek for nuisances
and not to wait for complaints. Section 40 gives full
power to an Inspector to enter any premises for the
purpose of examining drains and sanitary appliances.
Section 2. The definition of the word "nuisance" is extended, and
it is no longer necessary to prove actual injury in order
to obtain a conviction, mere danger to health is
Section 3 sufficient. Anyone, whether parishioner or not, can
now give notice of nuisance to the Sanitary Authority.
Relieving officers are required to report any nuisance
they may discover in the ordinary course of their duties,
in accordance with regulations to be made by the
Guardians.
Section 10. Power of entry is increased, and premises may be
entered at any hour by day (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or at
Section 40.(to open ground.) any time whilst business is being carried on, and a
Section 60.Justice's order may authorize entry at any time named
(to disinfect.) in the warrant, by day or night, for the purpose of
llV(6). examining underground rooms or for the detection of
115 (1). overcrowding.
* Applied to the manufacture of Wearing Apparel.—Order dated July, 1892.