OSHA and Workplace Rights
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The most basic duties imposed under OSHA:
- Provide a safe workplace free from known hazards.
- Inform all employees of OSHA safety standards.
- Display Official OSHA poster that describes responsibilities.
- Establish a written, comprehensive hazard communication program and an employee training program.
- Inform employees of the existence, location, and availability of medical and exposure records and to provide these records upon request.
If a hazard remains on the work site, an employee should contact OSHA with a written complaint. A workers' representative has a right to accompany an OSHA compliance officer for the inspection. Under no circumstances may the employer choose the representative. The inspector may conduct a comprehensive inspection of the entire workplace or a partial inspection. At the end of the inspection, the OSHA inspector will meet with the employer and the employee representatives to discuss the situation. If you suspect that your employer is in violation and this act or omission has caused an injury or death contact us at 1-800-862-1260.
