Impact Of Legislation In Textile Factories Flashcards
What did the Factory Act 1819 limit?
Limited the hours worked by children to a maximum of 12 per day.
This act marked one of the early attempts to regulate child labor in textile factories.
What were the key provisions of the Factory Act 1833?
Children under 9 banned from working and 10-13 year olds limited to a 48 hour week.
This legislation aimed to protect younger children from exploitation in the textile industry.
What was the maximum work hours for women set by the Factory Act 1844?
Maximum of 12 hours work per day for Women.
This act was part of a series of reforms aimed at improving working conditions for women.
What significant change did the Factory Act 1847 introduce?
Maximum of 10 hours work per day for Women and children.
This act further reduced the working hours, indicating a shift towards more humane working conditions.
What was the outcome of the Factory Act 1850 regarding working hours?
Increased hours worked by Women and children to 10 and a half hours a day, but not allowed to work before 6am or after 6pm.
This act represented a compromise between factory owners and reform advocates.
What limitation did the Factory Act 1874 impose on weekly working hours?
No worker allowed to work more than 56.5 hours per week.
This legislation aimed at standardizing work hours and improving labor conditions.
