Alice Hamilton
1869 - 1970
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Biography
Alice Hamilton (1869-1970) was a pioneering American physician and toxicologist who became a leading expert in the field of occupational health. She was the first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard University and conducted groundbreaking research on the health effects of industrial substances such as lead, mercury, and radium. Hamilton's work led to significant improvements in workplace safety regulations and she was a prominent advocate for workers' rights.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The industrial age is no place for triflers.
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Sympathy is no substitute for action.
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Science in the hands of experts is dangerous. Science in the hands of the people is a very good thing.
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I had a strong desire while I was at work to solve the problem of occupational diseases and to decrease the number of people who fell ill in industry.
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The protection of the worker is, as a rule, hardly considered at all by the employer.