Before 1970, American workers faced deadly conditions with little protection—an average of 14,000 workplace deaths occurred annually. This episode of Signed Into Law explores the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the landmark legislation that created OSHA and fundamentally transformed workplace safety in America. Discover how industrial tragedies, labor activism, and bipartisan support converged to establish the principle that every worker deserves to return home safely.

From coal mines to construction sites, learn how this law set enforceable standards, empowered inspections, and saved countless lives over five decades. Part of the Signed Into Law series examining the legislation that shaped American life. Subscribe now to never miss an episode exploring the laws that built our nation.

This episode includes AI-generated content.