The Social Security Act of 1935 provided federal funds to states to establish industrial programs that aimed to improve the safety and health of workers. These programs could include measures such as regular safety inspections, the development of safety standards and regulations, and the provision of training and education to workers on how to stay … Read more
Florence Wright was a pioneer in the field of industrial nursing, and she is best known for her book “Industrial Nursing: A Handbook for the Training and Work of Nurses in Factories, Workshops, and Other Industrial Establishments”. In this book, Wright outlines the need for specialized nursing care in industrial settings and provides guidance for … Read more
Bucket Brigades & Human Chains The earliest fire extinguishers were human chains moving buckets of water, hand-to-hand, from a well or water resource to the site of the fire. 200 B.C.E. – Ctesibius’ Water Pump The first-ever recorded water pump in 200 B.C. by Ctesibius of Alexandria, “the father of pneumatics.” The principle of the … Read more
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a nonprofit, public service organization advancing health and safety in the United States. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, NSC is a member organization, founded in 1913 and granted a congressional charter in 1953. Members include more than 55,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups, and individuals. The group … Read more
In the United States, early home care was limited, despite Florence Nightingale’s definition of a district nurse as a “health missionary.” Moreover, it developed entirely in local and individual units, separate and almost completely unaware of each other. It was not until 1912 that these local associations entered national consciousness with the creation of the … Read more
The History of Industrial Nursing and How It Affects The Workforce Today Industrial nurses are nurses who work in factories, mines, and other commercial enterprises. The first industrial nurses registry was established by the Boston Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1913. The registry was created to provide a means of identifying qualified nurses for … Read more
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that covers employees injured or made ill by their work. The first U.S. worker’s compensation laws were enacted in 1911, but the system as we know it today was not established until the 1930s. The system’s origins can be traced back to 1885, when a landmark report by … Read more
About the American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a US-based engineering society that was formed over 100 years ago. The main goal behind the organization was to allow engineers to work together and share ideas, collaborate on projects and design standards for the progress of engineering. The ASME … Read more
Alice Hamilton was a trailblazing female doctor who contributed immensely to the study of occupational diseases and founded the first industrial hygiene department in the United States. Born in 1862, Alice Hamilton studied medicine at Cornell University. She graduated with an MD degree in 1894. Alice was among the first generation of women doctors, which … Read more
The Monongah Mining Disaster of West Virginia is considered to be the worst mining disaster in American history. The Fairmont Coal Mine in Monongah, West Virginia exploded, over a century ago, on December 6th, 1907. The explosion set off a chain of events that led to over 300 deaths. It is important to remember this … Read more
Online safety trainer
PH +1 702 564 2798
3535 Executive Terminal Drive
Suite 110
Henderson, Nevada 89052
United States
© Copyright 2020-2026 Nevada Technical Associates, Inc. - All Rights Reserved