Workplace Safety Reforms and Labor Rights in Early 20th Century America

The video discusses the evolution of workplace safety in the early 20th century, highlighting key events and initiatives. Woodrow Wilson's support for labor safety, the establishment of the Department of Labor, and the impact of major tragedies like the Monongah Mine disaster and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire are covered. The video also explores the Voluntary Safety Movement, the role of the National Safety Council, and the development of workman's compensation systems. Despite initial blame on workers, these efforts led to improved safety standards and reduced accident rates.

What was one of Woodrow Wilson's strategies to gain labor support?

• Providing free healthcare

• Reducing working hours

• Improving workplace safety

• Increasing wages

What was the purpose of the National Safety Council founded in 1913?

• To set voluntary safety guidelines

• To provide worker compensation

• To enforce labor laws

• To conduct safety inspections

What was a common theme in safety education during the early 1900s?

• Accidents were due to poor machinery

• Accidents were unavoidable

• Accidents were due to lack of training

• Accidents were the workers' own fault

What was a significant outcome of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

• The establishment of a national labor union

• The closure of unsafe factories

• The introduction of a new fire safety law

• The creation of a permanent safety inspection commission

What was a limitation of the workman's compensation system?

• It limited the amount of compensation

• It allowed workers to sue companies

• It provided no financial security

• It was only available to union members

How did the focus on workplace safety impact accident and death rates?

• They remained the same

• They decreased

• They fluctuated unpredictably

• They increased significantly

What was a consequence of the workman's compensation system for workers?

• Increased wages

• Loss of the right to sue

• Guaranteed job security

• Free healthcare benefits