The People's Health
1943-10 1943 1940s 36 pages was a conference of shop stewards to hear the report of his investigations. But to get changes made the Factory Inspector must write to the management for it is the responsible body. But inspectors vary. Some are keen to consult the workers and their representatives. Wher...
| Institution: | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
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| Language: | English English |
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Newcastle-on-Tyne : North-East District Committee, Communist Party
1943
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10796/9C84D646-02C4-424A-8E0C-325A8198F358 http://hdl.handle.net/10796/D2A7E31B-6C4F-4864-91C0-6F5CFC9F77D0 |
| Summary: | 1943-10
1943
1940s
36 pages
was a conference of shop stewards to hear the report of his investigations. But to get changes made the Factory Inspector must write to the management for it is the responsible body. But inspectors vary. Some are keen to consult the workers and their representatives. Where the main weakness lies, in my opinion, is in the failure of Inspectors to report back to the workers who have made the complaint. You should write to the Ministry of Labour and suggest that where a trade union branch or other body of workmen make a complaint to the Factory Inspector, then he should see to it that a report of his findings is submitted to the workers. I think the Factory Inspectorate Department would welcome such a thing. Q.— What opportunities are there for women in the Factory Inspectorate and how far should psychiatrists be used in industry? A.— There are opportunities for women Factory Inspectors and a number are already employed in that capacity. I certainty feel that psychiatrists are wanted in industry. Mental health is an important matter. Q.— When a new factory is built are the Factory Inspectors consulted about the lay-out and the materials used in building it? A.— At the moment Factory Inspectors are not consulted about lay out and materials used but obviously they ought to be. Mr. Bevin has appointed an Industrial Health Advisory Committee. Ask him how many times this committee has met and what advice it has given him. Q.— Are accidents counted if they involve the injured person in the loss of only one day's work? A.— No. Accident figures are only counted for those who are away from work for more than three days as a result of the accident. Q.— Is there any investigation being conducted at the moment into the increase in the amount of dermatitis among industrial workers? A.— I am not aware of any investigation which is now being conducted into the spread of dermatitis. 13
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