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Concerned about health and safety on the job?

Learn how OSHA protects you, and what to do if you think you are not protected
at work.

Concerned about health and safety on the job?

Learn how OSHA protects you, and what to do if you think you are not protected
at work.

Concerned about health and safety on the job?

Learn how OSHA protects you, and what to do if you think you are not protected
at work.

Concerned about health and safety on the job?

Learn how OSHA protects you, and what to do if you think you are not protected
at work.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace. Your employer must keep your
workplace free of known health and safety hazards. You have the right to speak
up about hazards without fear of retaliation. You also have the right to:

 * Receive workplace safety and health training in a language you understand
 * Work on machines that are safe
 * Receive required safety equipment, such as gloves or a harness and lifeline
   for falls
 * Be protected from toxic chemicals
 * Request an OSHA inspection, and speak to the inspector
 * Report an injury or illness, and get copies of your medical records
 * Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses
 * See results of tests taken to find workplace hazards

WHEN TO FILE A COMPLAINT

 * Safety and Health Complaint
   If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a
   confidential complaint with OSHA and ask for an inspection. If possible, tell
   your employer about your concerns.
   
   How to File a Safety and Health Complaint  

 * Protection from Retaliation
   It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer or otherwise
   retaliate against a worker who complains to OSHA and uses their legal rights.
   If you believe you have been retaliated against in any way, file a
   whistleblower complaint within 30 days of the alleged retaliation.
   
   How to File a Whistleblower Complaint  

CONTACT OSHA

To discuss a health and safety issue at work, contact OSHA toll-free at
1-800-321-6742 (OSHA) or by email, or contact your nearest OSHA office. Your
information will be kept confidential.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 * What should I do if there is a dangerous situation at work?
 * Am I covered by OSHA?
 * What if I am injured at work?
 * Can someone file a complaint for me?
 * What happens after I file a complaint?
 * What are my employers' responsibilities?
 * What are my rights during an inspection?
 * Does OSHA have other resources to help me?
 * Does my employer have to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and who
   pays for it?

MORE FAQs  

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   workplace.

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   13 Languages | Available in Print

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 * Check your employer's OSHA inspection history
 * Learn about work-related injury and illness rates and fatalities

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 * See a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards across all
   industries.
 * Search for commonly cited workplace hazards with your employer's North
   American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Once you know your
   six-digit code, visit OSHA's Frequently Cited OSHA Standards page, enter
   your NAICS code and view the information for last year.

OSHA LAW AND STANDARDS

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA, which sets and
enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. There are OSHA
standards for construction, agriculture, maritime and general industry.
Employers also must comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, which
requires them to keep their workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THERE IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AT WORK?

If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a
complaint with OSHA concerning a hazardous working condition at any time. If
possible, bring the conditions to your employer's attention. If the condition
clearly presents a risk of death or serious physical harm, there is not
sufficient time for OSHA to inspect, and, where possible, a worker has brought
the condition to the attention of the employer, the worker may have a legal
right to refuse to work in a situation in which he or she would be exposed to
the hazard. If you have questions about what to do, contact your local OSHA
office. We will keep your information confidential. We are here to help you.

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AM I COVERED BY OSHA?

Private Sector Workers — OSHA covers most private sector employers and workers
in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and other U.S. jurisdictions either
directly through Federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state plan. State-run
health and safety programs must be at least as effective as the Federal OSHA
program. To find the contact information for the OSHA Federal or State Program
office nearest you, see the Regional and Area Offices map.

State and Local Government Workers — Workers at state and local government
agencies are not covered by Federal OSHA, but have OSH Act protections if they
work in one of the states or territories that have an OSHA-approved state
program.

Federal Government Workers — OSHA's protection applies to all federal agencies.
Federal agencies must have a safety and health program that meet the same
standards as private employers. Although OSHA does not fine federal agencies, it
does monitor these agencies and conducts federal workplace inspections in
response to workers' complaints.

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WHAT IF I AM INJURED AT WORK?

If you are injured, call a supervisor for help. If the supervisor is not
available, get medical assistance or call 911.

All employers must notify OSHA within 8 hours of a workplace fatality or within
24 hours of any work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an
eye. [Employers under federal OSHA's jurisdiction were required to begin
reporting by Jan. 1, 2015. Establishments in a state with a state-run OSHA
program may have a different implementation date].

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CAN SOMEONE FILE A COMPLAINT FOR ME?

Yes, a complaint can be filed on your behalf by: an authorized representative of
a labor organization or other employee bargaining unit; an attorney; any person
acting as a bona fide representative, including members of the clergy, social
workers, spouses and other family members; government officials or nonprofit
groups; and organizations acting upon specific complaints and injuries from you
or your coworkers. In addition, anyone who knows about a workplace safety or
health hazard may report unsafe conditions to OSHA, and OSHA will investigate
the concerns reported.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I FILE A COMPLAINT?

Each complaint is evaluated by OSHA to determine whether it should be handled as
an off-site investigation or an on-site inspection. Written complaints (or filed
online) that are signed by workers or their representative and submitted to an
OSHA area or regional office are more likely to result in on-site OSHA
inspections.

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WHAT ARE MY EMPLOYERS' RESPONSIBILITIES?

Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. See a listing of
employer responsibilities.

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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS DURING AN INSPECTION?

When the OSHA inspector arrives, workers and their representatives have the
right to talk privately with the OSHA inspector before and after the inspection.
A worker representative may also go along on the inspection. Where there is no
union or employee representative, the OSHA inspector must talk confidentially
with a reasonable number of workers during the course of the investigation.

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DOES OSHA HAVE OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP ME?

Each OSHA region has a labor liaison, whose job it is to maintain communication
with organized and unorganized workers, Committees on Occupational Health and
Safety, worker centers and coalitions, helping them navigate OSHA’s
organizational structure or complaint procedures, and to assist them in
developing and updating health and safety programs. You can contact them if you
need help, if you want to establish a relationship between your group and OSHA,
or if you want to establish or update a health and safety system in your
workplace.

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DOES MY EMPLOYER HAVE TO PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND WHO
PAYS FOR IT?

Many OSHA standards require employers to provide personal protective equipment,
when it is necessary to protect employees from job-related injuries, illnesses,
and fatalities. With few exceptions, OSHA requires employers to pay for personal
protective equipment when it is used to comply with OSHA standards. These
typically include: hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety glasses, welding helmets
and goggles, face shields, chemical protective equipment and fall protection
equipment. For additional information on PPE, refer to OSHA's Personal
Protective Equipment Web page.

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