Workplace Safety and Health Issues
Federal, state, and local laws protect employees from workplace health and safety hazards. The articles below explain employee rights under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), including the right to report problems without retaliation, the right to information about toxic chemicals and other workplace dangers, and more. We also provide information on workplace violence and smoking in the workplace.
OSHA and Other Workplace Safety Topics
OSHA and Other Workplace Safety Topics
OSHA and Other Workplace Safety Topics
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Jobs With an Increased Risk of Occupational Disease
Find out whether your job puts you at risk for developing an occupational disease.
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Dealing With Workplace Health and Safety Issues
Your OSHA rights if workplace conditions pose a health or safety hazard.
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Can my employer prohibit me from keeping a gun in my car at work?
Question: I have a license to carry a gun, and I bring one in the car with me on my drive to and from work.
Spotlight on Workplace Smoking
Spotlight on Workplace Smoking
Spotlight on Workplace Smoking
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Smoking used to be as accepted in the workplace as drinking coffee, but not any more.
COVID-19 and Workplace Safety
COVID-19 and Workplace Safety
COVID-19 and Workplace Safety
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Can My Employer Require Me to Take a COVID-19 Test?
A number of safeguards can help employers detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, from plexiglass barriers and masks to temperature checks and social distancing.
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Can My Employer Require Me to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?
While there are exceptions to an employer’s ability to require employee vaccinations, these exemptions require more than a belief that vaccines may be harmful.
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