Routledge Regulating Health and Safety in British Mining 1800-1914

Explore the evolution of state responsibility regarding safer working practices in the British mining sector. This scholarly work from the Studies in Labour History series examines how regulation and control expanded between 1800 and 1914. It provides a detailed look at the working conditions in both coal and metalliferous mining industries at the start of the nineteenth century, highlighting the specific hazards faced by miners during this era. The book tracks the rise of reforming interests and the legislative shifts that shaped the industry. Readers will learn about the impact of key laws, such as the 1850 Act for the Inspection of Coal Mines in Great Britain, which introduced tighter legislation for coal mining operations. By analyzing the responses of both labor and industry to these new regulations, this text offers a clear view of the historical development of industrial health and safety standards in Britain.