THE 8 FACTORY ACTS

When and what was the first factory act? (3)

1819

Prevented children under 9 from working

regulated working hours for under 16s

When and what was the second factory act? (5)

1833

Continued the ban on under-9s working

9-13 y/o workers were restricted to 8 hour days (included 2 hours of schooling)

older children restricted to 12 hour days

4 inspectors appointed to enforce this

When and what was the third factory act? (2)

1837

Introduced birth registration to monitor child labour

When and what was the fourth factory act? (3)

1844

Reduced hours for under 13s

first signs of health and safety such as machinery fencing

When and what was the fifth factory act? (2)

1847

Gave women and children 10 hour days

When and what was the sixth factory act? (5)

1850

Established a uniform working day

Women and children worked from 6am-6pm

1.5 hour meal breaks

Saturday finish at 2pm

When and what was the seventh factory act? (3)

1874

Gave the 10 hour day to men

Half day Saturday allowed sports leagues to form

When and what was the eighth factory act? (5)

1878

Consolidated pre-existing legislation

Under 10s could not work

Women’s hour caps at 56 ½ in textiles and 60 in other industries

Factories bought under government inspectorate