HOW THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE CHANGED OSH: Q&A With David Von Drehle, Author of Triangle: The Fire That Changed America.

The article focuses on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, discussing the conditions of the factory, the events leading to the fire, and its aftermath, highlighting its transformative impact on workplace safety. Topics include the industrial revolution's impact on workers, the unsafe conditions at the Triangle Factory, the tragic events of the fire, and the subsequent reforms and legislation that improved workplace safety, leading to the founding of organizations.