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.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards, and …
Workers' Rights - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workers' Rights: Filing a Workplace Complaint - Choosing the Right One Wallet Card
OSHA's Free Workplace Poster - Occupational Safety and Health ...
The OSHA Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster, available for free from OSHA, informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. All covered employers are required to display the poster in their workplace.
Employer Responsibilities - Occupational Safety and Health …
This is a short summary of key employer responsibilities: Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act. Examine workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards.
File a Complaint - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
You (or your representative) have the right to file a confidential safety and health complaint and request an OSHA inspection of your workplace if you believe there is a serious hazard or if you think your employer is not following OSHA standards.
Workers' Right to Refuse Dangerous Work | Occupational Safety …
Workers' Right to Refuse Dangerous Work. If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, we recommend that you bring the conditions to your employer's attention, if possible. You may file a complaint with OSHA concerning a hazardous working condition at any time.
Law and Regulations - Occupational Safety and Health …
Employers must comply with all applicable OSHA standards. They must also comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, which requires employers to keep their workplace free of serious recognized hazards.
Young Workers - You have rights! | Occupational Safety and …
You have rights on the job, and your employer has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. OSHA wants you to have a safe and rewarding work experience. This site can help you prevent job-related injuries and illnesses.
Employee Rights - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Whistleblower Protection: OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program Fact Sheet (OSHA FS-3638 - 2022 ) ( English: PDF ) (OSHA FS-3655 - 2022 ) ( Español: PDF )