n the United States, business regulations have been evolving since the 1800s. Chose an aspect of federal regulation of business practices, such as workplace safety, finance reform, or consumer protection, and create a presentation that is a timeline identifying five key factors that contributed to the definition and implementation of the regulation as it is enforced today. You can go online and research significant regulations or legislation; many of the federal agency websites may be of value. For each one, including the following information:
Date it was passed
Circumstance that motivated it
Who it benefits and why
You can use the presentation software of your choice for this assignment. Make sure that you are using reputable websites and include a list of at least three appropriate websites at the end. Your presentation should be well organized, free of mechanical errors, and easy to read.
Title: Evolution of Workplace Safety Regulations in the United States
Slide 1: Introduction
- Welcome slide with a brief overview of the topic
- Title: Evolution of Workplace Safety Regulations in the United States
Slide 2: Overview
- Briefly explain the importance of workplace safety regulations
- Mention the long history of evolving regulations in the United States
Slide 3: Early Years - Factory Act of 1833
- Date it was passed: June 1833
- Circumstance that motivated it: Poor working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution
- Who it benefits and why: Factory workers were provided some protections such as limited working hours and requirement for improved safety measures.
Slide 4: Progressive Era - Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970
- Date it was passed: December 29, 1970
- Circumstance that motivated it: The increasing number of workplace accidents and negligence that existed in various industries.
- Who it benefits and why: All American workers regardless of the industry, as it aimed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Slide 5: Modern Era - Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
- Date it was passed: November 9, 1977
- Circumstance that motivated it: Several mining disasters that exposed the dangerous working conditions in mines.
- Who it benefits and why: Miners and mining industry workers, ensuring safer conditions to avoid disasters and improve health.
Slide 6: Recent Years - Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010
- Date it was passed: March 23, 2010
- Circumstance that motivated it: Rising healthcare costs and uninsured Americans.
- Who it benefits and why: All Americans, including workers, as it aimed to increase access to affordable healthcare and improve overall well-being.
Slide 7: Achievements and Ongoing Efforts
- Emphasize the positive impact of these regulations on workplace safety
- Mention ongoing efforts to strengthen and update existing regulations
Slide 8: Conclusion
- Summarize the importance of workplace safety regulations in the United States
- Encourage continued awareness and support for these regulations
Slide 9: Reference List
- List at least three reputable websites used for research
Note: Adapt the slide content as per the chosen aspect of federal regulation (e.g., finance reform, consumer protection). The example above focuses on workplace safety regulations.