Factory reform Flashcards
what was the chimney sweep act of 1788
minimum age of eight years old
what was the chimney sweepers act of 1875
sweeps had to be licensed and police would enforce all previous acts
what was the 1802 health and morels apprentices act
humane standards of treatment of pauper apprentices in factories
what was the ten hour bill of 1847
limit of 63 hours of labour per week in july 1847 and 58 hours per week in may 1848
what was the mines and collieries bill 1842
no underground work for all women and boys under 10
what was the 1872 coal mines regulation act
managers needed certification, miners given right to appoint inspectors
what was the 1844 further factory act
the first health and safety act, dangerous machines sealed off, no youth person would clean machinery while in motion
what were the aims of the 1878 91 and 95 factory acts
limited employment of women and children in factories