Women in Industry Series Volume 1-4 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ... provided and placed within easy reach of the markers and others handling soiled clothes. (6) Markers and others handling soiled clothes should be warned against touching the eyes, mouth, or any part of the body on which the skin has been broken by a scratch or abrasion; and they should be cautioned not to touch or eat food until the hands have been thoroughly washed. (c) Persons with abrasions on the hands or wrists should not bo allowed to handle soiled clothing until such abrasions are adequately protected from infection by bandages or gloves. (rf) Overgarments should bo provided for workers while handling soiled clothes, and such garments should be washed frequently. (c) Markers should be forbidden to shake or carelessly handle soiled clothing so as to raise unnecessary dust. This dust may contain tuberculosis or other germs, which are easily transmitted in the air. (J) Markers and others handling soiled clothing and who also handle laundered linen should thoroughly wash their hands and faces and change their working garments before leaving the marking room. (g) Under no circumstances should persons be allowed to sleep in rooms in which laundry work is done. (h) Wherever possible the washing should be done in a separate room. WORKING CONDITIONS IN MILWAUKEE POWER LAUNDRIES. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION. This study of conditions surrounding women workers in Milwaukee power laundries was conducted with special reference to the varying physical demands of the several occupations, to the working hours and earnings of women engaged in the several occupations, and to the duration of employment afforded women in such power laundries. The period covered by the investigation is the six months beginning September 1, 1911. The time was so chosen because the 55-hour ...