The factory system of the Industrial Revolution created new working environments that were often characterized by harsh and dangerous conditions. Laborers, including women and children, typically worked long hours for low wages. The machinery posed significant risks of injury, and the workplaces lacked basic safety regulations, leading to a high rate of accidents and occupational illnesses.

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The factory system was a new method of manufacturing that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, characterized by the concentration of production in a single location. It utilized machinery, often powered by water or steam, and a division of labor among a large number of workers. This system replaced the domestic system of production and was fundamental to the mass production of goods.

The Factory System

Working Conditions in Industrial Factories

The employment of children was a widespread and defining feature of the British Industrial Revolution. Children were sought after for their small size and dexterity, and their families' economic hardship often made their labor necessary for survival. They worked long hours in dangerous conditions in factories and mines for very low pay, which sparked major social reform movements.

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