File an OSHA complaint about a dangerous workplace
You can file a workplace safety complaint with OSHA anonymously, and it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for complaining.
Costsfree · a few hours · one habit change
Getslarge freedom benefit
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What it costs
No filing fee; the main cost is the time and effort to describe the hazard and provide enough information for OSHA to act.
What you get
You can file a safety complaint anonymously. OSHA also states that it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer, or otherwise retaliate against a worker for complaining to OSHA.
Notes
Describe the hazard, where it is, and who is exposed. Keep copies of the complaint and any evidence. A complaint about a workplace hazard is different from a whistleblower retaliation complaint; check OSHA's current instructions for the route and deadline that fit your situation.
Sources
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration — File a Complaint