Fifth Annual report of the Industrial Fatigue Research Board : to 31st December 1924.

  • Great Britain. Industrial Fatigue Research Board.
Date:
1925
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Credit: Fifth Annual report of the Industrial Fatigue Research Board : to 31st December 1924. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    No. 11.—FPreliminary Notes on Atmospheric Conditions . in Boot and Shoe Factories, by. W. D. Hampty, B.Sc., and T. BEDFoRD. (70 pages, with plates). 1921. [Price 3s. net, post free 3s. 2d.] ' [This report is concerned with the practical use of che kata-thermometer as an indicator of atmospheric conditions from a physiological aspect, and is based upon observations taken in 35 boot and shoe factories under varying conditions, and also in an aircraft doping room. Itisa preliminary step towards the investigation of the relation of atmospheric conditions to fatigue and efficiency. The report begins by enumerating the atmospheric conditions which are physiologically desirable (as enunciated by Dr. Leonard. Hill). After a description of the kata-thermometer and its use, the observations in the various factories are discussed, and a comparison drawn between single storey and multi-storey buildings in regard to atmospheric con- ditions. The conclusions reached are summarised in the report, which is illustrated by detailed tables. In an appendix the uses of frequency curves are explained. | ; Pottery Industry. No. 18.—Two Investigations in’ Potters?’ Shops, by H. M. VERNON, M.D. (assisted by T.' BEepForp).. 1922. (74 pages, with plates). [Price 2s. 6d. net, post free 2s. 8d.] [Part I embodies the results of'an investigation into the atmospheric conditions of potters’ shops, in regard both to temperature and to cooling- power as measured by the kata-thermometer. The effects of the different types of stove are discussed, and the conditions in potters’ shops are compared with those found in other types of factory. Part II deals with the effect on atmospheric conditions of different types of stove, and in particular with extent to which hot air is admitted in the work-rooms. It also contains the results of experiments orf the relative importance of temperature and air velocity in the drying of moist ware, and suggestions are made for improvement of the conditions. ] Laundry Industry. No. 22.—Some Studies in the Laundry Trade, by May Situ, M.A. (v and 57 pages, with plates). 1922. [Price 2s. 6d. net, post free 2s, 8d.} | [This report embodies the results of an extensive survey conducted into the conditions of work in the laundry trade, and is based partly on actual observation of workers performing certain operations and partly on the application to workers of a psychological test. The atmospheric conditions of laundries explored by means of the kata-thermometer are also discussed, and a comparison is drawn between laundries and factories in other industries. Finally, suggestions are made, showing how certain improvements can be effected: Detailed instructions for using the kata- thermometer are appended.] ; Glass Industry. No. 24.—A Comparison of different Shift Systems in the Glass Trade, by E. Farmer, M.A. 1923. (iv and 24 pages). [Price 1s. 6d. net, post free 1s. 74d.] [The report embodies the results of an investigation promoted by the Industrial Fatigue Research Board and the Glass Research Association.