Besides, due to the opinions of the day, the courts usually were not sympathetic to the worker. Numerous individuals, realizing that something must be done to protect all workers, pushed for legislation to bring about this goal. Many states passed Workman s Compensation Acts with adjustable rates based on the employers accident frequency experience. These laws and other considerations did much to bring about a complete change of attitude toward safety and safe working conditions. Today, most electrical employers are the strongest advocates of safety.
Most companies also use their accident rate to measure their method of operation.
If they are experiencing a large number of minor accidents, something is wrong. Perhaps a look is needed at the tools, methods, safety devices, attitude and training of employees and other factors directly related to safety.