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OSHA Worker Rights and Protections

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

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.

 

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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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

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?

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PUBLICATIONS

Workers' Rights Booklet English | Spanish | Available in Print

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MORE WORKER RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS  

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Temporary Workers Pamphlet English | Spanish | Available in Print

As a Worker, You Have the Right... Magnet English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Employer Injury and Illness Data

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

Common Hazard Citations

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,

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which requires them to keep their workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

LEARN MORE  

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210  800-321-6742 (OSHA) TTY www.OSHA.gov

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

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