'Father of modern safety and health movement' dies at 76
Tony Mazzocchi, who was widely referred to as the father of the modern health and safety movement, died on October 5 at the age of 76.
Mr. Mazzocchi was an activist in the labor and occupational safety and health movements for all of his adult life. He played a pioneering role in establishing occupational health as an issue for labor unions and in promoting legislation to protect workers from job hazards. He helped to initiate the national movement to set up local Committees for Occupational Safety and Health. There are now more than 20 across the country.