Building Site Accident Employee and Employer Rights

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ensured that employee rights and employers obligations have been established in accord with the regulations set down to make certain that every workplace is safe all the time.

Employee rights include: :


* The authority to being able to view or access a copy of all workplace standards, regulations and rules must be given to all employees, as needed or desired.

* Employees have the authority to be given access to any employee exposure or medical records as they desire or require them. This of course pertains to the employee's personal medical records.

* To request an OSHA official or other qualified person to conduct an inspection at the workplace when employee concerns rise over potential dangers and hazards there, and have the right to have a representative accompany the official throughout the inspection and present during discussion with the employer.

* The right to keep their identity hidden to their employer (upon request) if an employee does submit a written complaint to OSHA is given to employees.

* To be free of any action that might be deemed retaliatory or discriminatory in nature on the part of the employer due to any OSHA compliant request.

Employers Obligations:

* The right to work in a safe workplace is an obligation employers must give to employees.

* Employers are required to give all OSHA standards, rules and regulations to employees, for their full review.

* Employers have to place an official OSHA chart of the official standards, regulations and rules in an area employees regularly access, such as a high traffic area.

* It's required employers come up with a comprehensive hazard communication program (all-encompassing) which gives a way to provide accurate container labeling, any information on any materials being used in the workplace and safety sheet review. In addition, employers are required to hold training for employees to learn somekeyword.

* Employers must be willing to disclose all medical records or employee exposure records to the employee upon a hiring. In addition, these records must be available every year after the hiring or as desired by the employee.

Regarding a physical injury or the death of a construction worker, the injured worker or his or her family does have the authority to seek personal damage compensation by law. These compensations can include money for lost wagers, medical bills, rehabilitation costs, emotional suffering, physical pain compensation and other issues. In addition, Worker's Compensation is available to those workers who've been injured at work which may be very helpful.

Those who have been involved in a somekeyword of any kind are encouraged to contact an experienced construction injury lawyer as soon as possible. You may need help getting the justice you deserve.

About the Author: Garrett Hawkins is a law student in Oregon who writes about legal topic that interest him. Garrett hopes to be a somekeyword someday, specializing in auto accidents, boating injuries, somekeyword laws and more. Please do NOT take my opinions as legal advice. I am NOT an attorney.

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