OSHA: Employee Workplace Rights
Abstract
The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the Department of Labor and encouraged employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and to implement safety and health programs. In so doing, this gave employees many new rights and responsibilities, including the right to do the following: Review copies of appropriate standards, rules, regulations, and requirements that the employer should have available at the workplace. Request information from the employer on safety and health hazards in the workplace, precautions that may be taken, and procedures to be followed if the employee is involved in an accident or is exposed to toxic substances. Have access to relevant employee exposure and medical records. Request the OSHA area director to conduct an inspection if they believe hazardous conditions or violations of standards exist in the workplace. Have an authorized employee representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer during the inspection tour. Respond to questions from the OSHA compliance officer, particularly if there is no authorized employee representative accompanying the compliance officer on the inspection walkaround. Observe any monitoring or measuring of hazardous materials and see the resulting records, as specified under the OSH Act, and as required by OSHA standards. Have an authorized representative, or themselves, review the Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries (OSHA No. 200) at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA400141
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Labor