Can you report anonymously to OSHA?

A whistleblower complaint filed with OSHA cannot be filed anonymously. If OSHA proceeds with an investigation, OSHA will notify your employer of your complaint and provide the employer with an opportunity to respond.

Can you be fired for reporting to OSHA?

Federal law clearly recognizes that it is illegal for an employer to terminate an employee for reporting employer OSHA violations.

Does OSHA investigate every complaint?

OSHA evaluates each complaint to determine how it can be handled best–an off-site investigation or an on-site inspection. Workers who would like an on-site inspection must submit a written request.

Will my employer know if I report them to OSHA?

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.

What qualifies as unsafe working conditions?

Unsafe working conditions are conditions that are dangerous or hazardous to any person expected to be on or authorized to be on the premises of place of work. These conditions can prevent workers from proper job function, and pose a risk to their health and safety.

What is a valid OSHA complaint?

A valid formal complaint is submitted. Specifically, the complaint must be reduced to writing or submitted on an OSHA-7 form, be signed by a current employee or representative of employees, and state the reason for the inspection request with reasonable particularity.

How long does OSHA have to investigate?

Once you file a complaint, be ready for an inspection. For complaints that OSHA considers “serious,” the inspection should occur within thirty days. If it does not, call and ask about the delay.

Does OSHA reveal your name?

If you give OSHA your name, you can tell OSHA to not disclose your name to your employer. If you request it, OSHA is required protect your identity; however, on some occasions employers have learned the identity of a complainant even though OSHA was instructed to protect his or her identity.

How do I file a safety complaint with OSHA?

To report an emergency, file a complaint with OSHA or ask a safety and health question, call 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA). File a Complaint Employees have a right to file a safety and health complaint or a whistleblower complaint.

Is there an OSHA policy for handling complaints received electronically?

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. This instruction revises complaint policies and procedures, and includes instructions for handling complaints received electronically from OSHA’s public webpage.

What is the response to the OSHA part 1904?

Response: Section 1904.33 deals with the retention and updating of the OSHA Part 1904 records after they have been created and summarized. This requires the employer to update the entries on the OSHA 300 Log and to show changes that have occurred to previously recorded cases.

Where can I find more information about OSHA’s recordkeeping section?

To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA’s website at http://www.osha.gov. If you have any further questions, please contact OSHA’s Recordkeeping Section at (202) 693-1875.