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Factory Acts were a series of laws implemented by the British Parliament to improve factory conditions. Initially, the Acts were created to regulate the conditions of children who worked in the cotton mills. Eventually, acts were added that improved the working conditions of all who worked in the factories.

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When was the factory act first introduced?

The factory act was first introduced in 1833.


What did the factory act of 1883?

yes the factory act 1833 was during the industrial revolution =]


What did the British factory act do?

The British factory act limited the working hours of children and women to a maximum of 10 hours per day. The act was passed in 1847.


What acts changed work in factories?

1802 Health and Morals of Apprentices Act (Edited): Hours of work were limited to 12 per day, with no night work allowed. Employers had to provide education, decent clothing and housing. Inspectors were to enforce the Act and appoint visitors. For all textile factories employing over 20 people, suitable ventilation must be provided and mills were to be whitewashed twice a year. 1833 Factory Act: No children under 9 were to work in factories (silk mills were let off this rule). Children under 13 years were not allowed to work more than 9 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Children under 18 were not to work nights. 1844 Factory Act: Women and young people (13-18) were not allowed to work more than 12 hours per day. Children under 13 were to work not allowed to work more than 6 1/2 hours per day. No child under 8 was allowed to be employed. 1847 Factory Act: Women and young people were to work no more than 10 hours per day. 1850 Factory Act: Women and young people were to work in factories only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 1853 Factory Act: Children were only to work during the same hours as women and young people. 1860 Bleach and Dye Works Act: This extended the already in effect provisions to bleach and dye machines. 1864 Factory Acts Extension Act: This extended the previous acts to cover more industry types. 1878 Factory Act: This extended the Factory Acts to all industries. No child anywhere under the age of 10 was to be employed. 10-14 year olds could be employed for half days. Women were to work no more than 56 hours per week (Factory Legislation 1802-1878). --------------------------------------------------


What actions were taken when President Jefferson took office to stop President Adams' attempt at court-packing?

Congress passed the Repeal Act of 1802 (aka the Judiciary Act of 1802), which eliminated all the provisions of the Judiciary Act of 1801 and replaced it with the terms of the Judiciary Act of 1789. This reinstated the Supreme Court justices' circuit-riding responsibilities and constitutionally removed the new courts and judges added in the Judiciary Act of 1801.

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When was the factory act introduced?

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When was the factory act first introduced?

The factory act was first introduced in 1833.


When was the law on child employment introduced in the UK?

The first law effecting Child Employment in the UK was the 1802 factories act.


What is the Factory Act?

In 1833 the Government introduced the Factory Act as a way to improve working conditions for children working in factories. There were a few rules and 4 inspectors were assigned to enforce the rules throughout the country. As there were only 4 inspectors the Factory Act did little to help the working children as many employers did not abide by the rules.


What is factory act?

In 1833 the Government introduced the Factory Act as a way to improve working conditions for children working in factories. There were a few rules and 4 inspectors were assigned to enforce the rules throughout the country. As there were only 4 inspectors the Factory Act did little to help the working children as many employers did not abide by the rules.


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What did the factory act of 1883?

yes the factory act 1833 was during the industrial revolution =]


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Can a factory be run in a basement?

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