[Report 1902] / Medical Officer of Health, Penzance U.D.C. / Borough.

  • Penzance (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1902
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Credit: [Report 1902] / Medical Officer of Health, Penzance U.D.C. / Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [3] Other Workshops. Milliners’ and Dressmakers’. 25 were inspected and registered. It is believed that this is a complete list of the trade. 10 were found in good condition. In one re-papering was done ; in three overcrowding was abated ; nine had their ventilation improved; three closets were cleansed, two repaired, one had a cistern added, and one new closet was placed. In six cases no abstract of the Act was posted up, and the District Inspector of Factories was informed. In six cases the means of escape in case of fire were found inadequate. In four this has been remedied. Two are expected to be put right shortly. The maximum number employed in any establishment is 16. Tailors’. 13 were inspected and registered. Four were found to be in good condition ; three were limewashed ; in five the ventilation was improved. In four cases overcrowding was found, in all these it has been abated (in two cases by the addition of a workroom). One closet was cleaned, and six new closets placed. In one case no abstract was posted, and the District Inspector of Factories informed. In all the means of escape from fire were found to be adequate. Boot and Shoe=Makers’. 12 were inspected and registered. Seven were found to be in good condition; two were limewashed; in two improved ventilation was obtained, and four new closets were added. Means of escape from fire were adequate in all. Carpenters’. 21 were inspected and registered. Five were found to be in good condition ; two were structurally repaired ; seven were limewashed ; one ventilated, seven closets were cleansed; a new closet is being added. Means of escape from fire were adequate in all. Cabinet= Makers’. One was inspected and registered, and found in good condition. Means of escape in case of fire are adequate. Picture=Framers’. One was inspected and registered, and found in good condition. Means of escape in case of fire are adequate. Coach = Builders’. Three were inspected and registered. One was found in o-ood condition ; one was limewashed ; a closet (earth) was placed in the third. Means of escape from fire adequate. Saddlers’. Four were inspected and registered. Two were found in good condition ; one was further ventilated, and the closet cleansed and cistern added , in the other the closet was cleansed. Means of escape from fire are adequate. Plumbers’. Nine were inspected and registered. Five were found in good condition ; two were structurally repaired ; one limewashed ; two ventilated ; one closet was cleansed, and one new closet added. Means of escape fiom fiie aic adequate.