Changing Britain Flashcards
Name all of the Coal Mines Acts
Act for the Inspection of Coal Mines 1850
Mines Act 1862
Mines Act 1872
Mines Act 1855
Mines Act 1860
Mines Act 1842
What Mines Act made it mandatory for the mine manager to have a certificate of competency which was gained by passing the national exam?
Mines Act 1872
What Mines Act made it obligatory for each mine to have at least two exits so that miners have an escape route?
Mines Act 1862
Which Mines Act appointed more inspectors who had the right to go underground without consent?
Act for the Inspection of Coal Mines 1850
Which Mines Act was introduced that made it obligatory for each colliery to write up safety rules and have them approved by Home Office?
Mines Act 1855
Which Mines Act prohibited boys under the age of 12 from going underground unless they could read or write?
Mines Act 1860
Which Mines Act prohibited women and children under the age of 10 from working underground?
Mines Act 1842
What were colliery tubs?
Wooden or steel riveted tubs to move large quantities of coal in and out of the mines.
What was the Davy Lamp
A glass encased flame which helped to light the mines in the presence of methane gas which reduced the risk of explosions.
What is the P40 conveyer belt?
Mechanical belt that helped to move coal along the mine floor.
What were Wild Powered Supports?
Metal pit props that support the mines.
What were Wire Ropes?
It was used for moving the cages that carried coal and miners in and out of the mines.
What were Pumps?
Helped to pump excess water out of mines to reduce the risk of flooding.
What did the Mines Act 1855 do?
Each colliery had to write up safety rules and have them approved by Home Office
What did the Act for the Inspection of Mines 1850 do?
More mine inspectors were appointed who had the right to go underground without consent.
What did the Mines Act 1862 do?
This made it obligatory for each mine to have at least two exits so that miners have an emergency escape route.
What did the Mines Act 1872 do?
This made it compulsory for the mine manager to hold a certificate of competency which was gained only after passing the national exam.
What did the Mines Act 1860 do?
This prohibited boys under the age of 12 from going underground unless they could read or write.
What did the Mines Act 1842 do?
Women, and children under the age of 10 were banned from going underground.
