The OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law poster informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. All covered employers must display the poster where employees can easily read it. The poster is available for free from OSHA.
Employee Rights Under OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created OSHA to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA protects employees from unsafe materials, hazardous conditions, and other workplace safety issues.
- Employees are entitled to a hazard-free workplace.
- Guidance on reporting hazards is provided.
- Workers have the right to working conditions without serious harm, to file complaints, and to receive safety information and training.
OSHA Standards and Guidelines
- OSHA sets guidelines so employers provide safe workplaces.
- Standards are derived from research, best practices, and experts.
- Consultation services are free and confidential, identifying and fixing workplace hazards.
- Electrical standards and construction standards protect industry-specific workers.
- General industry OSHA standards address manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and more.
- Employers are mandated to record injuries and illnesses.
- The General Duty Clause allows OSHA to address uncovered hazards.
- Safety signs should comply with OSHA, ANSI, and ISO standards.
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