Your Right to File a Complaint
You, and your representative, have a right to file a confidential complaint with OSHA if you believe a violation of a safety or health standard that threatens physical harm, or an imminent danger situation, exists in the workplace.
Filing a Complaint with OSHA
Important points to remember include:
- The complaint will be formalized in writing, and signed by you or your representative.
- You must set forth reasonable and specific grounds for the notice of complaint.
- You may request that your name, or that of your representative not be revealed to the employer.
- OSHA will notify the employer about the complaint, and conduct a special inspection if there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation or danger exists.
- You have the right to find out OSHA's action on the complaint and request a review if an inspection is not made.
You can file a complaint online at OSHA's website, in writing or by telephone to the nearest OSHA area office. You may also call the office and speak with an OSHA compliance officer about a hazard, violation, or the process for filing a complaint.
For more information on filing a complaint with OSHA, visit OSHA's Filing a Complaint page.
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