Filing Complaints with OSHA
You may file a complaint with OSHA if you believe a violation of a safety or health standard or an imminent danger situation exists in your workplace. You may request that your name not be revealed to your employer.
You can file a complaint on OSHA's website, in writing or by calling the nearest OSHA area office. You may also call the office and speak with an OSHA compliance officer about a hazard, violation, or the process for filing a complaint.
If you file a complaint, you have the right to find out OSHA's action on the complaint and request a review if an inspection is not made.
How to File an OSHA Complaint
If you, your co-workers and/or your union representative determine an OSHA inspection is needed to get workplace hazards corrected, you have several options.
- You can download the complaint form from OSHA's website, complete it and mail or fax it to OSHA. A written, signed complaint submitted to the OSHA area or State Plan office is most likely to result in an onsite inspection.
- You can file a complaint online. However, most online complaints are handled by OSHA's phone/fax system, which means they are resolved informally over the phone.
- You can call or visit your local regional or area office to discuss your concerns. After the discussion, OSHA staff can give or send you a complaint form if you wish to file a complaint.
- Note that if a hazard is life-threatening, call the Regional or local office or 1-800-321-OSHA immediately.
For more information on filing a complaint with OSHA visit OSHA's File a Complaint webpage.
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