The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: From Tragedy to Reform
Rights and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Employees
- Fair and equal pay. (Equal Pay Act)
- Overtime pay. (FLSA)
- Breaks during work. (State laws)
- Workplace safety. (OSHA)
- Protection from retaliation. (Retaliation Act of 2002)
- High-quality performance. (Employment Contracts and At-Will Employment Laws)
- Following Safety Protocols. (OSHA)
Employers
- Fire employees breaking rules. (OSHA)
- Providing a safe and clean workplace. (OSHA)
- Documenting work-related injuries. (OSHA)
Government
- Performing inspections and enforcing laws. (OSHA)
- Responding to complaints and protecting employees’ health. (OSHA)
Fire Department
- Getting government funding. (Federal/State fire codes)
- Creating safety codes and inspecting buildings. (National Fire Protection Association)
(Windsor Deputy Fire Marshal, Richard Shea, 2025).
“Workers’ Rights as per OSHA” (Certified Site Safety).
“5 Rules for Workplace Safety” (UsSafety).