Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: Still Lessons to Be Learned — Confined Space

A call from an old friend reminded me that today is the 111th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. On March 25, 1911, 146 people, including 123 women, burned or jumped to their deaths from the upper floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist building when a fire broke out. Terrified workers found locked emergency exits. I […]

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: Still Lessons to Be Learned — Confined Space