The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Quinn Wandalowski and Julia Thomas
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
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    • Workers' Rights Before
    • Workers' Rights After
  • Responsibilities
    • Employers' Responsibilities
    • Safety Regulations
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      • Matthew Deptola
      • Ruth Sergel
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Employers' Responsibilities

After the fire, laws were enacted to ensure employees' safety.

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After the fire, employers had greater responsibility to ensure their employees' safety during working hours. Organizations such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were created to protect workers' rights and safety.

Employers are now required to have a fire prevention plan, which requires:


  • a list of possible fire hazards (e.g., hazardous materials, potential ignition sources, fire protection equipment)
  • management of flammable or explosive waste materials
  • maintenance procedures to prevent fires
  • a list of employees responsible for fire prevention. 

Employees must be aware of the fire prevention plan, including all escape routes.  


 ...the employer has to be invested 100% into establishing and maintaining workplace safety.

~ Matthew Deptola, Industrial Hygienist (go to Interviews page for full interview)
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