Under
federal law, you are entitled to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide a
workplace free of known health and safety hazards.
If you have concerns, you
have the right to speak up about them without fear of retaliation. You also have the right to:
§ Be trained in a language you understand
§ Work on machines that are safe
§ Be provided required safety gear, 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
§ See copies of the workplace injury and illness
log
§ Review records of work-related injuries and
illnesses
§ Get copies of test results done to find hazards
in the workplace
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Am I covered by OSHA?
- What if I am injured on the job?
- Can someone file a complaint on my behalf?
- 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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