Downloadable form revisions highlighted

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

&'()*+

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA ,

STANDARDS ,

TOPICS ,

CONTACT US

FAQ A TO Z INDEX

HELP AND RESOURCES ,

!

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

SEARCH OSHA

OSHA
Workers
/ File a Complaint
About OSHA

File a Complaint
Find an OSHA Office
State Plans
Newsroom
QuickTakes Newsletter
Careers
Freedom of Information Act

Employees have a right to file a safety and health complaint or a whistleblower complaint. Find out more below about how to file each type of
complaint.

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.

"
#
$
%

Online - Use the Online Complaint Form
Submit your complaint online to OSHA.
Fax/Mail/Email - Complete the OSHA Complaint Form [En 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. See the Whistleblower
Protection Program website to learn more.

"
#
$
%

Online - Use the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
Submit your complaint online to OSHA.
Fax/Mail/Email - Complete the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
See questions on Safety and Health Complaints or Whistleblower Complaints.

Other Resources
Workers’ Safety and Health …

Video: Know Your Rights
English | Spanish

Video: Filing a Complaint with OSHA
English | Spanish

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210
$ 800-321-6742 (OSHA)
TTY
www.OSHA.gov

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

ABOUT THIS SITE

White House

Frequently Asked Questions

Freedom of Information Act - DOL

Severe Storm and Flood Recovery
Assistance

A - Z Index

Privacy & Security Statement

Freedom of Information Act - OSHA

Disclaimers

Diaster Recovery Assistance

Read The OSHA Newsletter

Important Web Site Notices

DisasterAssistance.gov

Subscribe to the OSHA Newsletter

Plug-ins Used by DOL

USA.gov

OSHA Publications

Accessibility Statement

No Fear Act Data

Office of Inspector General

U.S. Office of Special Counsel