"Safety has to be everyone’s responsibility… Everyone needs to know that they are empowered to speak up if there’s an issue.” — Captain Scott Kelly
Workplace Safety Rights and Responsibilities
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History-Social Science Standards Alignment
11.10 Students analyze the development of federal civil rights and voting rights.
A discussion on workers' rights, including the right to a safe workplace, could fit into conversations about civil rights, highlighting the evolution of labor laws and protections under the law.
11.7 Students analyze America's participation in World War II.
Explore how wartime production led to significant changes in workplace safety standards and labor practices might provide context for the importance of occupational safety.
12.5 (POD) Students summarize landmark U.S. Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution and its amendments.
Discuss cases related to labor laws and workers' safety could provide insights into how legal interpretations have impacted workplace practices.
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