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premises for which they were issued having ceased to be used as factories. At the end of 1957 there were 2,410 places of employment registered under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance, and 778 in course of registration. These figures do not include 185 recorded establishments, which are premises not registrable under the Ordinance but kept under observation by the inspectorate; nor do they include the numerous small industrial premises which are subject to inspection to ensure compliance with provisions relating to the employment of women and young persons. The total number of industrial undertakings registered, in the course of registration, or recorded was 3,373 at the end of the year. j
Visits made by the labour inspectorate during the year totalled 19,053. Of these, 809 were concerned with industrial or occupational accidents and workmen's compensation; 665 were night visits to industrial premises in connexion with the employment of women and young persons during pro- hibited hours; 100 were wage inquiries; 429 were connected with the employment of young persons; and 17,050 were routine inspections for the enforcement of safety, health and welfare provisions.
Industrial Health. The activities of the Industrial Health Section increased considerably, during the year. Development was along two main lines: first, the prevention of occupa- tional diseases, and second, the improvement of medical services in industry. In addition, technical advice was given on a wide range of subjects, from ventilation to the rehabili- tation of injured workers. The appointment of an Assistant Industrial Health Officer in October helped greatly in de- veloping the section's work.
The prevention of occupational diseases was undertaken by investigation of cases which came to light, by surveys of industries known to be hazardous, and by regular medical supervision of workers in certain dangerous trades. Early in 1957 Government doctors were asked to inform the
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