A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people on this day in history, March 25, 1911 — leading to a host of worker safety reforms.

History remembers the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory fire in New York City as one of the most infamous American industrial incidents. A fire broke out in the factory on March 25, 1911 ...

After the fire, fire safety laws were enacted, primarily due to the leadership of Frances Perkins (later Secretary of Labor), and nearly every deficiency of the Asch building was addressed. Not so ...

The fire safety class explains the physics and chemistry of fire; how fires start and continue to burn; solid, liquid and gas fuels; and how to keep one's residence and workplace fire safe. The fire ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, you need three things for a fire to happen. Fuel, heat, and oxygen. That is known as the "Fire Triangle." ...

March 25, 1911 started off like any other Saturday at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.It was the final day of the six-day standard work week in the New York City sweatshops where mentally exhaustin… ...

Complying with OSHA's Fire Safety Standards Knowing what OSHA is concerned with and cites frequently can help you keep your fire hazards to a minimum. By Dr. Shawn Adams, C.P.C.U., ...