As industry spread, the British government initiated reforms to improve workers' lives. What motivated reforms in Britain? What kinds of reforms were enacted in Britain? Respond in two or more well-organized paragraphs. Be sure to use specific examples.

As industry spread, the British government initiated reforms to improve workers’ lives. The motivation was the want to address major problems like maiming, injurying and dying of workers in the workplace - many of whom were children. The major issue was safety in the workplace.