It’s the Law OSHA Poster

What is the OSHA law? What is every employee's rights? OSHA has a poster that describes that. I've reprinted it here. Essentially every person working in the private sector is covered by OSHA or a state-run equivalent.

The following is a text extract of the OSHA 3165 Publication. The official full color publication is a 12.5″ x 17.5″ portrait presentation in PDF format. If you would like to download a copy of the PDF version, please [RIGHT-Click Here] to save the file to your local workstation.

• You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA
  about workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep
  your name confidential.
• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you
  believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in
  your workplace. You or your representative may participate
  in the inspection.
• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of
  discrimination by your employer for making safety and health
  complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act.
• You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your
  employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near
  the place of the alleged violation.
• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date
  indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards
  have been reduced or eliminated.
• You have the right to copies of your medical records or
  records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances
  or conditions.
• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), P.L. 91-596, assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women throughout the Nation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in the U.S. Department of Labor, has the primary responsibility for administering the OSH Act. The rights listed here may vary depending on the particular circumstances. To file a complaint, report an emergency, or seek OSHA advice, assistance, or products, call 1-800-321-OSHA or your nearest OSHA office: • Atlanta (404) 562-2300 • Boston (617) 565-9860 • Chicago (312) 353-2220 • Dallas (214) 767-4731 • Denver (303) 844-1600 • Kansas City (816) 426-5861 • New York (212) 337-2378 • Philadelphia (215) 861-4900 • San Francisco (415) 975-4310 • Seattle (206) 553-5930. Teletypewriter (TTY) number is 1-877-889-5627.

To file a complaint online or obtain more information on OSHA federal and state programs, visit OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov. If your workplace is in a state operating under an OSHA-approved plan, your employer must post the required state equivalent of this poster.

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