In addition to the periodical examination the occupier shall
give an order on the surgeon to every workman declaring himself
to be ill from his employment or who desires to undergo medical
examination.
5. A special Register open to the Factory Inspector shall be
kept containing the following particulars of each worker:
(1) Dates and duration of absence on account of illness of any
kind;
(2) Dates of medical certificates for such illness, the notes
made by the surgeon and the name of the surgeon furnishing them;
(3) Instructions given by the appointed surgeon in pursuance of
Regulations 3 and 4 above.
Lead Smelting Works
(See also pp. 122-31)
As the fumes in lead smelting works contain a high proportion of lead,
all apparatus, especially furnaces and working doors, should be provided
with efficient exhaust ventilation and all flues, furnaces, and other
apparatus be as airtight as possible. Where lead dust is created exhaust
ventilation locally applied is necessary. Two of the most important
preventive measures are personal cleanliness and alternation of
employment. Dust arising in the furnaces and borne along by the furnace
gases together with arsenical fumes and dust must be deposited in flues
or chambers.
In view of the importance of proper instruction of smelters as regards
the danger we quote the warning note prepared by the Institute for
Industrial Hygiene, Frankfurt a.-M., which deserves wide circulation.
LEAD LEAFLET FOR SMELTERS
_How does Lead Poisoning arise?_
The danger of lead poisoning in lead, spelter and other
smelting premises can be avoided if due care is observed.
Lead poisoning occurs when lead enters the system. This takes
place by breathing dust and fume containing lead, or by eating
and drinking, smoking, snuff taking and tobacco chewing if food
or tobacco is taken into the mouth with dirty hands and dirty
face and beard.
No one is immune from lead. Lead accumulates in the body of
careless persons and he who is not sick to-day can be so
to-morrow or after weeks or months.
_How can Plumbism be avoided?_
All smelters must observe cleanliness. In this respect they
should see to the following points:
1. It is to their interest to see that the exhaust ventilation
is kept in order and that the Special Rules or Regulations are
exactly followed. Further, special clothing should be worn, the
mouth and nose should be covered, and the floors sprinkled.
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