What are my rights with respect to unsafe working conditions?
Both federal and state laws exist that protect workers from unsafe working environments. Health and safety regulations set forth standards that employers must follow to protect workers from exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances; unsafe noise levels; unsafe work practices; and unsafe heat, cold or ventilation conditions. The regulations may require protective clothing for certain types of work and may also require employers to provide certain medical tests (e.g. hearing tests) at company expense. Complaints for violations of these laws may be filed with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH).
