Social Reforms of 19th Century

1802 – Health & Morals Apprentices Act Hours of work were limited to 12 per day. Education, clothing & accommodation were provided. Inspectors would ensure proper ventilation in factories which employed over 20 persons. 1833 – Factory Act No children under nine years old were to work in factories and children under thirteen could work for 9 hours per day or 48 per week. 1850 – Factory Act Women and young persons could work in factories between the hours of 6am  to 6pm or 7am to 7pm (12 hours) 1878 – Factory Act Extended the factory act to all industries. No child anywhere under the ten were to be employed and women were to work for no more than 56 hours per week.

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