Lead poisoning : from the industrial, medical, and social points of view. Lectures delivered at the Royal Institute of Public Health.

  • Oliver, Thomas, Sir.
Date:
1914
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    examined once a week by the Appointed Surgeon, who shall have power to order suspension from employment in any place or process. (d) No person after such suspension shall be employed in a lead process without the written sanction of the Appointed Surgeon. (e) A Register in a form approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories shall be kept, and shall contain a list of all persons employed in lead processes. • The Appointed Sur- geon will enter in the Register the dates and results of his examinations of the persons employed, and particulars of any directions given by him. The Register shall be pro- duced at any time when required by H.M. Inspectors of Factories or by the Certifying Surgeon or by the Appointed Surgeon. 13. Upon any person employed in a lead process com- plaining of being unwell, the occupier shall, with the least possible delay, give an order upon a duly qualified medical practitioner. 14. The occupier shall provide and maintain sufficient and suitable respirators, overalls, and head-coverings, and shall cause them to be worn as directed in Rule 29. At the end of every day's work they shall be collected and kept in proper custody in a suitable place set apart for the purpose. They shall be thoroughly washed or renewed every week ; and those which have been used in the stoves, and all respirators, shall be washed or renewed daily. 15. The occupier shall provide and maintain a dining- room and a cloak-room in which workers can deposit clothing put off during working hours. 16. No person employed in a lead process shall be allowed to prepare or partake of any food or drink except in the dining-room or kitchen. 17. A supply of a suitable sanitary drink, to be approved by the Appointed Surgeon, shall be kept for the use of the workers. 18. The occupier shall provide and maintain a lavatory