OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more commonly known as OSHA, establishes rules and handles matters relating to workplace health and safety. FindLaw's OSHA section contains information detailing what rights an employee has with respect to safety in the workplace, what obligations an employer must follow, and what to do when faced with potential violations. Workplaces that violate OSHA rules run the risk of lawsuits, in addition to damaging the health of their employees. Read through the articles below so that you can know whether your workplace is OSHA compliant, and what you can do to fix the situation.

Learn About OSHA

Workplace Safety: OSHA Overview
In this overview of OSHA and the OSH Act, learn about employee rights to a safe workplace, education about the dangers present in the workplace, and what to do if you see an OSHA violation.
Workers' Rights Under OSHA
This article explains the most important ways in which OSHA protects workers – all boiled down to a list of ten key rights every employee enjoys under federal safety laws and regulations.
Protecting Yourself from Unsafe Working Conditions
We all hope that employers would keep their workplaces safe and OSHA compliant, but not all of them do. Here are some steps employees can take to protect themselves and take action when faced with unsafe conditions at work.

OSHA FAQs
The OSH Act was intended to keep employees safe, but can be difficult to understand. Here are answers to some common questions about the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Workplace Health & Safety Resources
This article has a small glossary of the most common OSHA abbreviations, as well as links to helpful job safety resources, including government agencies, emergency and disaster organizations, and more.
Your Safety at Work: OSHA and State Law
OSHA is a federal law, but many states have their own workplace safety laws. Find out how these two sets of laws work together to protect you, and where to go when a violation occurs.

OSHA Articles