WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why were workers prone to injuries on the job?
A
Lack of support from employers
B
Area was slippery during work
C
Many workers had illnesses
D
Area was overcrowded with machines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Repetitive motion injuries are common for machine shop workers. When using certain equipment and being required to perform the same activities over and over, it’s possible to suffer such injuries. It could be due to heavy lifting or continuous overuse of certain muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -These injuries are often the result of the many hazards present in the places they typically work, such as sharp knives and slippery floors in restaurants. Limited or no prior work experience and a lack of safety training also contribute to high injury rates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early industrial factories and mines created numerous health risks, and injury compensation for the workers did not exist. Machinery accidents could lead to burns, arm and leg injuries, amputation of fingers and limbs, and death. However, diseases were the most common health issues that had long-term effects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lack of protective gear. Inadequate training. Poor lighting. Operator fatigue. Improperly maintained equipment. Failure to supervise. Machine malfunction.

Detailed explanation-5: -Poor lighting – Low visibility is a common cause of slips, trips, and falls. Ambient temperature – If a workplace is too hot, overheating can occur. Air pollution – Breathing issues can develop if a workplace has poor ventilation and/or air pollution. Sound pollution – 12-Feb-2019

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