Deadly Construction: Scaffolding

Some workers were not protected by the Factory Act. Particularly neglected were construction workers and civic employees. In the 19th century,   there was no uniform requirement for erecting and…

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Guelph Industries: Northern Rubber

Northern Rubber opened shop on the corner of Metcalfe (now Huron) and Alice Streets in April 1920 with 60 employees. The building, constructed of reinforced concrete rose five storeys factory.…

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