An Act to protect the Public against accidental injury from Machinery used in Mills, and for other purposes. Passed 6th March, 1838.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    1 Victoria – Chapter 18
  • Year
    1838
  • Concepts
    Public Health
    Labour Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act requires the placement of guards over dangerous machinery, and requires the inspection of said machinery to make sure it the owners have installed the proper guards and that they are in good and proper repair. The act also specifies the penalty for refusal to follow this law.
  • Source
    Not available