Alice Hamilton: The Doctor Who Made Work Safer | Great Minds

The video explores the life and work of Dr. Alice Hamilton, a pioneer in occupational health. It begins with the unsafe conditions of factories in the late 19th century and Hamilton's determination to improve them. After studying medicine, she focused on industrial diseases, notably scarlet fever and lead poisoning. Her research led to significant safety reforms and the establishment of health organizations like OSHA. Hamilton's work laid the foundation for modern workplace safety standards.

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