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In addition to the special sections in the Factory and Work
shop Act, the following sections under the Public Health Acts are
applicable to Workshops.
It is the duty of the Sanitary Authority to cause systematic
inspection of workshops to be made (P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 92).
The Sanitary Authority may cause proper privy accommodation
to be provided for workshops or manufacturies, or for both
sexes (P.H.A.A., Sec. 22).
It is the duty of the Sanitary Authority to secure proper
ventilation, and to prevent overcrowding of workshops (P.H.A.,
1875, Sec. 91).
The Sanitary Authority has power to secure a proper supply
of water in all workshops (P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 62 & Sec. 4).
The duties of the Local Authority in connection with workshops,
&c., are to be directed to the following points:—
1. Cleanliness.
2. Air Space.
3. Ventilation.
4. Sanitary Accommodation.
5. Home Work.
6. Keeping of Register.
7. Certain Information to be sent to Factory Inspector
from to time.
8. Annual Report to be forwarded to Secretary of*
State.
As regards Bakehouses there are special duties, particularly
concerning Underground Bakehouses.
Cleanliness.
Where on the certificate of the Medical Officer of
Health or Inspector of Nuisances it appears to any
District Council that the limewashing, cleansing or purifying of any
such workshop or of any part thereof, is necessary, for the health of
the persons employed therein, the Council shall give notice to that
effect to the owner or occupier.