This course starts with the time immediately after the Civil War when the Industrial Revolution began. At this time the worker's safety was of no concern. Guarding of belts, pulleys and equipment in general was not of a concern. Just as deaths were common out west, deaths in industry were common. Various attempts were made on the state level to make a safer environment but there just was too much political influence. The first federal action to reduce deaths occurred after a coal mine disaster. Finally, under President Johnson steps were taken in Congress to pass legislation. However, when President Johnson decided not to re-run effort for legislation ended. Under President Nixon efforts started and a compromise committee in Congress overcame the stalemate. On December 30, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

This course then explains the details of the operation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 DAYS