Which resource did children working in 'glassworks' factories primarily struggle with?
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Correct answer: Intense heat and the risk of blindness from the glare of furnaces
Glass factories were incredibly hot and poorly ventilated. Children, often called 'blow-over boys,' worked near open furnaces and faced constant risks of burns, respiratory illness, and eye damage.
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