Grace Fryer

Grace Fryer was a worker at the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company in the 1920s who became a notable advocate against the use of dangerous radioactive materials. After developing severe health problems, she discovered that her illness was caused by exposure to radium, a radioactive element used in watch dials and other products. Fryer challenged the company's practices, helping to raise awareness about occupational safety and the hazards of radiation exposure. Her efforts contributed to important changes in workplace safety standards and the regulation of radioactive substances, making her an important figure in the history of labor rights and hazardous material awareness.