The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 created thee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the Department of Labor for the purpose of reducing workplace hazards and implement safety and health programs.  OSHA gives employees the right to…

- Review copies of appropriate standards, rules, regulations, and requirements that the employer should have available at the workplace.

- 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, and have an authorized employee representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer during the inspection tour.  

- Have their names withheld from their employer, upon request to OSHA, if they sign and file a written complaint.

- Be free of any discriminatory or retaliatory action taken by their employer as a result of any OSHA complaint