Employees have the legal right to work in conditions that are free from known hazards and comply with safety regulations.
Workers must receive proper training in a language they understand regarding job-specific hazards and safe work practices.
Employers are required to provide necessary PPE, and workers have the right to use it without fear of penalty.
Employees can report safety violations or hazardous conditions to supervisors or directly to OSHA without retaliation.
If a task poses an immediate danger and no corrective action is taken, workers have the right to refuse the work under OSHA guidelines.
Injured employees are entitled to file a claim for medical benefits, wage replacement, and rehabilitation through workers’ compensation.
Employers cannot legally fire, demote, or punish workers for reporting safety violations or filing injury claims.
Employees may request access to injury logs, inspection results, and information on hazardous chemicals used on site.