HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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They were taken care of if they got hurt
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Men, Women, and Children all worked
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If you fell asleep, you could be beaten.
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Workers worked in terrible conditions
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Detailed explanation-1: -(1) Every occupier shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the factory.
Detailed explanation-2: -The working conditions in factories were often harsh. Hours were long, typically ten to twelve hours a day. Working conditions were frequently unsafe and led to deadly accidents. Tasks tended to be divided for efficiency’s sake which led to repetitive and monotonous work for employees.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heath: According to the Act, all factories must be kept clean, and all essential safeguards must be taken to safeguard the health of workers. The factory must have a sufficient drainage system, adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, etc. There must be clean water supplies.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Factories Act, 1948, mandates the payment of minimum wages to the workers by prescribing a fixed pay rate. An employer shall pay their employees at least the prescribed minimum wage rate. If an employee is paid less than minimum wage, the employer should pay that employee at least what the law requires.