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What was the prevailing opinion regarding responsibility for accidents in the early days of the Industrial Revolution?
What was the prevailing opinion regarding responsibility for accidents in the early days of the Industrial Revolution?
- Workers were held responsible for any accidents that occurred.
- Employers were held responsible regardless of the circumstances.
- There was no clear responsibility assigned for accidents. (correct)
- The government was responsible for compensating accident victims.
What motivated factory owners to improve working conditions in the factories?
What motivated factory owners to improve working conditions in the factories?
- Pressure from labor unions advocating for worker safety.
- Government regulations mandating better working conditions.
- Concern for the well-being of their workers.
- A desire to reduce the compensation paid to injured workers. (correct)
What was a significant consequence of peasants moving to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant consequence of peasants moving to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?
- Rapid industrialization and modernization of rural areas.
- A reduction in the dangers faced by the immigrants.
- Increased competition among feudal lords for labor resources.
- A surge in incidents leading to injury due to lack of industry knowledge. (correct)
What factor contributed to the rise in accidents after an initial reduction due to improved working conditions?
What factor contributed to the rise in accidents after an initial reduction due to improved working conditions?
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What is the primary goal of the establishment according to the text?
What is the primary goal of the establishment according to the text?
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What is the main focus of occupational safety as per the text?
What is the main focus of occupational safety as per the text?
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What does the text consider to be the most important area where safety means are required?
What does the text consider to be the most important area where safety means are required?
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What is the general objective of protecting people from injuries resulting from work environment hazards?
What is the general objective of protecting people from injuries resulting from work environment hazards?
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