Post OSHA Complaints
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gives employees the ability to file complaints concerning workplace safety and health hazards against an employer--without fear of repercussions. Complaints can be filed any time a workplace risk is recognized. However, OSHA recommends first reporting to supervisors or managers. Once a complaint is filed, OSHA will respond with either an on-site inspection (for more serious issues), or an off-site inspection (via phone or fax). There are two ways to post a complaint.
Instructions
Submit Online
1. Go to https://www.osha.gov/pls/osha7/eComplaintForm.html.
2. Fill in the company's name, site address, city, state, and zip code in fields 1 through 5.
3. Fill in the company's mailing address, if different, in fields 2 through 5. Write the site manager's name and phone number, and the type of business in fields 7 though 9.
4. Describe the hazard and specific location in fields 10 and 11, including the number of employees affected by each hazard.
5. Complete fields 15 and 16 for use by OSHA personnel. You have the option to release your name to your employer in field 14.
6. Complete field 19 if you are representing the employee (for example, if you are a union representative).
7. Click "Send."
Download Complaint Form
8. Go to http://www.osha.gov/oshforms/osha7.pdf.
9. Print OSHA Form 7.
10. Complete the form as described above, since it requires the same information as the online form.
11. Mail or fax the completed form to the local OSHA regional office.
