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File a Complaint

Workers have the right to report injuries, safety issues, and actions taken against them for speaking up including being fired, demoted, or disciplined. You have the right to file both complaints if appropriate.

Remember, employers are required to follow safety laws and keep you safe. Employers must also maintain a workplace free from retaliation for voicing concerns about hazards or violations of federal law.

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Los trabajadores tienen derecho a denunciar lesiones, problemas de seguridad y acciones tomadas en su contra por hablar, incluidos ser despedidos, degradados o disciplinados. Tiene derecho a presentar ambas quejas si corresponde.

Recuerde que los empleadores están obligados a seguir las leyes de seguridad y mantenerlo a salvo. Los empleadores también deben mantener un lugar de trabajo libre de represalias por expresar preocupaciones sobre peligros o violaciones de la ley federal.

PRESENTAR UNA DENUNCIA

RELACIONADA CON EL LUGAR DE TRABAJO ELEGIR LA CORRECTA

Denuncia sobre seguridad y salud

Denuncia bajo el Programa de Protección de Denunciantes

Presente su denuncia en línea, por teléfono o por correo

Presente su queja oral o escrita en cualquier idioma

Presente su denuncia de forma anónima

Permita que alguien presente la denuncia por usted

Informe sobre condiciones inseguras o no saludables

Informe de represalias o amenazas por denunciar un problema de seguridad o salud

Indique el nombre, la dirección y los datos de contacto del empleador

Plazo de presentación

Menos de 6 meses

De 30 a 180 días**

OSI IA no puede emitir infracciones por incidentes de seguridad y salud ocurridos más de seis meses antes

** El plazo varía según la ley

Para más información, visite osha.gov/workers o whistleblowers.gov.

Choosing the right one

With a Safety and Health Complaint, you can: File your complaint online, by phone or letter. Submit your oral or written complaint in any language. File your complaint anonymously. Allow someone to file for you. Report unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Provide the employer's name, address, and contact information. Filing deadline is less than 6 months (OSHA can not issue violations for safety and health incidents that occurred more than six months prior).

With a Whistleblower Complaint, you can: File your complaint online, by phone or letter. Submit your oral or written complaint in any language. Allow someone to file for you. Report retaliation or threats for raising a safety or health concern. Provide the employer's name, address, and contact information. Filing deadline is 30-180 days (deadlines vary with each statute)

For more information, visit osha.gov/workers or whistleblowers.gov.

How to File a Safety and Health Complaint

You (or your representative) have the right to file a confidential safety and health complaint and request an OSHA inspection of your workplace if you believe there is a serious hazard or if you think your employer is not following OSHA standards. The complaint should be filed as soon as possible after noticing the hazard. A signed complaint is more likely to result in an onsite inspection. Visit the Workers Rights and Protections webpage to learn more about your rights.

Online - Use the Online Complaint Form [Español]

Submit your complaint online to OSHA.

Fax/Mail/Email - Complete the OSHA Complaint Form [Español], or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint

Complete the complaint form or letter, and then fax, mail, or email it back to your local OSHA office.

Telephone - Call Your Local OSHA Office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA)

OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

In Person - Visit Your Local OSHA Office

OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

How to File a Whistleblower Complaint

You have the right to file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA if you believe your employer retaliated against you for exercising your rights as an employee under the whistleblower protection laws enforced by OSHA. In states with OSHA-approved State Plans, employees may file complaints with Federal OSHA and with the State Plan. Learn more about filing deadlines. See the Whistleblower Protection Program website to learn more.

Online - Use the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form [Español]

Submit your complaint online to OSHA.

Fax/Mail/Email - Complete the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form [Español], or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint

Fax, mail, or email either a letter describing your complaint or a printed copy of your completed Online Whistleblower Complaint Form to your local OSHA office. Please make sure that your correspondence includes your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone or fax number so we can contact you to follow up.

Telephone - Call Your Local OSHA Office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA)

OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

In Person - Visit Your Local OSHA Office

OSHA staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

Other Resources

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