Abstract
THE Industrial Health Research Board of the Medical Research Council has published a short report on this subject (Emergency Report No. 1. H.M. Stationery Office. 6d. net). It is a summary of research findings, and it is claimed that by adoption of measures recommended, the efficiency, health and comfort of factory workers can be improved, production increased and discontent and fatigue avoided. Recommendations respecting work and fatigue suggest the avoidance of over-long hours and continuous work without intervals for rest, maintenance of Sunday rest and ordinary holidays, alleviation of boredom and elimination of unnecessary movements and effort. For efficient working, sufficient illumination and its proper control and distribution are necessary. Proper heating, the temperature varying with the kind of work, should be maintained, together with adequate ventilation and air movement, and a relative humidity not generally exceeding 70 per cent. A study of the causation of accidents is needed, from which may emerge means for their diminution and prevention. Lastly, recording and analysis of causes of sickness absence and accidents may contribute much information on loss of efficiency and well-being.
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Industrial Health in War-time. Nature 145, 664 (1940). https://doi.org/10.1038/145664c0
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