OSHA Rights and Anonymity
When an employee or employees submit a written and signed complaint to OSHA requesting an on-site visit but want to stay anonymous to their employer, they can do so and OSHA will not reveal their names.
Filing a Claim with OSHA
If treated differently for refusing to work in dangerous conditions or for exercising workplace rights, you may file a claim with OSHA. Download the complaint form, or call your local OSHA office or the OSHA hotline.
Employer Response and OSHA Inspections
If the employer’s response is adequate, OSHA generally will not conduct an inspection. It is against the law for an employer to fire or discriminate against a worker for filing a complaint or using other OSHA rights. Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number so we can contact you. Download the OSHA complaint form, Complete the complaint form or letter, and then fax, mail, or email it back to your local OSHA office.
This publication provides a general overview of worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, for additional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements the reader should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the courts.
Reporting Unsafe Conditions
In the US, you can usually report unsafe construction sites to your local Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office. Give them a call or visit their website to find the appropriate contact information for your region. Make sure to explain the situation clearly, including all the details you’ve gathered. When the OSHA inspector arrives, workers and their representatives have the right to talk privately with the OSHA inspector before and after the inspection. A worker representative may also go along on the inspection.