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Saturday, July 22, 1972

FACTORY PROPRIETORS ADVISED ON PROPER HOUSEKEEPING

Indiscriminate internal alteration of factory buildings and the

misuse of common areas in those buildings such as yards, loading bays,

roofs, are rapidly turning the industrial areas of Hong Kong into slums.

Stating this today, a Labour Department spokesman said the department

was alarmed at the way conditions are deteriorating in newly developed

areas, particularly in Kwai Chung.

He said floor areas are being divided up with flimsy partitioning

which was often made of combustible material.

"Not enough regard is being paid to essential provisions such

as proper exits, good natural lighting and ventilation, adequate working

and storage space.

"Finished products and work are being allowed in areas designed

for other purposes.

e.g. stairways are being used for storage; loading

bays and yards are being used for working and storage purposes, All these

are signs of improper management."

The spokesman said factory proprietors should plan their workshop lay-outs properly and allow for adequate exits (at least two), good lighting

and ventilation, adequate working and storage space.

He