Although concern for worker safety was expressed as far back as Hypocrites, it wasn't until 1911, in the wake of the Triangle Shirt Factory fire, that the first worker compensation laws were enacted.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 gave each state the tools to enforce a code of safety in all workplaces. Employers must report accidents to OSHA and employees can make a complaint against an employer, anonymously if desired. OSHA inve...