Factory reform Flashcards

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what was the chimney sweep act of 1788

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minimum age of eight years old

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what was the chimney sweepers act of 1875

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sweeps had to be licensed and police would enforce all previous acts

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what was the 1802 health and morels apprentices act

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humane standards of treatment of pauper apprentices in factories

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what was the ten hour bill of 1847

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limit of 63 hours of labour per week in july 1847 and 58 hours per week in may 1848

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what was the mines and collieries bill 1842

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no underground work for all women and boys under 10

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what was the 1872 coal mines regulation act

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managers needed certification, miners given right to appoint inspectors

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what was the 1844 further factory act

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the first health and safety act, dangerous machines sealed off, no youth person would clean machinery while in motion

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what were the aims of the 1878 91 and 95 factory acts

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limited employment of women and children in factories

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