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CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS | BACK TO PRACTICE AREAS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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I. Overview
II. Determining Liability
III. The Construction Industry: Accident Statistics
IV. Workers’ Compensation
V. Filing A Workers' Compensation Claim
VI. OSHA and Safety Regulations
VII. OSHA: Your Rights
VIII. OSHA: Inspections
IX. Pursuing an Injury Claim |
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OSHA: Your Rights
It is important to understand OSHA standards and regulations when working as an employee at a construction site. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or illness as a result of a construction accident or job conditions, you should consult an attorney with experience in construction accident and injury law in order to better understand your rights and how to claim damages or compensation.
OSHA grants employees a number of rights as well as responsibilities. You have the right to:
- Review copies of all relevant legal standards, regulations, rules and requirements. The employer should have these available at the workplace.
- Get access to relevant employee medical and exposure records.
- Request an OSHA inspection if hazardous conditions or standards violations exist in the workplace, and to have an authorized representative of the employees present during the inspection.
- File a written complaint with OSHA and have the complainant’s name withheld upon request.
- Avoid any discriminatory or retaliatory action by the employer as a result of the OSHA complaint.
OSHA places a number of requirements upon employers, including the requirements to:
- Provide a workplace and occupations free from dangerous conditions or hazards.
- Inform employees of all relevant health and safety standards within the workplace.
- Display an official OSHA poster describing the rights and responsibilities required by the OSH Act.
- Establish a written hazard program for employees, including container labeling, material safety data sheets, and an employee safety training program.
- Inform employees of the availability of their medical and exposure records upon hiring and once annually, and to provide the records upon request.
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