Contemporary occupational health and safety IDRL 308 (3 Pages 1253 Words)

Essay 1.1 What role did the state, the employers and the workers play in establishing the contemporary occupational health and safety regime? health and safety movement In the 1960s workers in the United States sought state laws to compensate their disabilities due to poor working conditions that lead to Black lung disease. The workers were successful and this win was instrumental in passing the 1970s United States Occupational Health & Safety act, and subsequent policies in other countries including Canada. This paper will discuss the events that took place following this important act. workers, State and Employers role A surge in workers injuries led to young workers demanding improved health and...