Report upon the conditions of work in flax and linen mills as affecting the health of the operatives employed therein / Hamilton P. Smith.

  • Smith, Hamilton P.
Date:
1904
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Credit: Report upon the conditions of work in flax and linen mills as affecting the health of the operatives employed therein / Hamilton P. Smith. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TERMS OF REFERENCE. .. .'t; To enquire into and report upon the health of the miners employed in mines in Cornwall, with special reference to the injurious effects alleged to be produced by the state of ventilation in the mines, the dust arising from the use of rock-drills, and the introduction of impurities into the working-places through the use of compressed air. The enquiry was begun by Mr. Martin and Dr. Haldane in October, 1902. It having been discovered at the outset that ankylostomiasis (worm disease) was prevalent among miners in the Camborne district, a report to the Secretary of State dealing with this subject was prepared by ]Jr. Haldane, and published as a Parliamentary Paper in December, 1902. In a letter dated February 14th, 1903, Mr. Thomas was requested by the Secretary of State to co-operate in the inquiry. JOO) Wt 2-i044, 3 »434 & 2968 5/0-i D&S i 174S1