A view of women working at sewing machines in a factory
- Date:
- 5 Apr 1941
- Location:
- Greater London Authority
- Reference:
- MED01/01/1709
- Type:
- Photograph (Print)
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Description
The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “The Industrial Nurse. Picture shows women employees at work on the machines, which often cause incidents that mean the employee visiting the industrial nurse.”
The health of industrial workers during the Second World War was important, not only at an individual level, but in relation to the productivity and industrial output nationally. The contemporary health services did not always meet the needs of industry; specialist services, mostly voluntary and provided by the employer were established at some industrial sites, and industrial medical officers were often employed. The medical officer of a factory would carry out a medical examination of new employees and those returning to work after injury, to ensure that each were fit to work. They would also supervise the treatment of injuries and illnesses, previously provided by often untrained nurses. Industrial nursing additionally monitored the effect of the working environment on health, in order to develop preventative measures and medicines. The location of the factory shown in this photograph is unknown. See also MED01/01/1702-1708 and MED01/01/1710. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
Content
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Rights
Source: Historic England Archive
People & Organisations
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Keywords
Factory, Industrial Heritage, People At Work, Women's History
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