What rights do employees have if they have a reasonable belief that there is an OSHA violation at their workplace?
If an employee believes that an OSHA violation exists in the workplace, he or she may submit a request to an OSHA compliance officer or Area Director for an inspection. If the Agency determines there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or imminent danger exists, an inspection will be conducted. Employees have the right to accompany inspectors on inspections and further to point out violations during an inspection. (Employees participating in inspection are not entitled to compensation from the employer.) The employee also has the right to access and copy inspection results.
