Question

What was the status of US workplace safety laws in 1900? A few states had tried to pass safety laws, but they had no public support. Most states had passed some safety laws, but enforcement varied. Most states opposed safety laws, but workers began to demand them. All states had safety laws, but no one bothered to enforce them.

Answer 1

b. most states had passed some safety laws, but enforcement varied.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is b), most states had passed some safety laws, but enforcement varied.

As the laws were not enforced, the working conditions were to a minimum. People worked in horrible conditions. Most of them risk themselves doing its activities due to unsafe practices. Accidents were common because there were no training and safety measures to prepare the worker and prevent labor risks.