Thinking about getting OSHA or state to come out and review a place I work sometimes. Any tips comments or just a bad idea?

7/18/2012 11:04:41 AM

You know what they say about snitches...

7/18/2012 11:15:50 AM

^ This isnt chit chat.

Management has been told multiple times by me on some of these issues, and I know a few have been told by multiple other employees.

[Edited on July 18, 2012 at 11:21 AM. Reason : .]

7/18/2012 11:20:16 AM

if someone's safety is truly at risk, it's worth the call; however be prepared for the subsequent fall-out (and fines, bitching, moaning, meetings, safety training, follow-up inspections, future 'inspections', etc.)

7/18/2012 11:22:30 AM

You know what they say about snitches...

7/18/2012 11:30:08 AM

are you at risk? if not, leave OSHA alone. that's like opening a can of worms.

7/18/2012 11:36:56 AM

^^^yup

not to mention total review of current practices and work instructions

but I say its a good move to inform OSHA, youve made every attempt to address the issues to relevant personnel

and keep an eye out for any hint of being treated differently as a result of any OSHA action, they will at the minimum suspect you were the reason. Thats fine, just make sure they dont treat you any different and document any mistreatment that seems to stem from their suspicions

[Edited on July 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM. Reason : t]

7/18/2012 11:37:56 AM

Im a very low level employee. So with the exception of training (which i wouldnt really care on) none of the followup affects me. Hell, personally I wish they would do more meetings and training with me.

Cool. Thanks all!

7/18/2012 11:49:15 AM

I have reported a company to OSHA before. I think the manager figured out I was the whistle blower but whatever, I had already put my two weeks in by the time the shit hit the fan about two months after I lodged a complaint.

7/18/2012 1:00:53 PM

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"however be prepared for the subsequent fall-out (and fines, bitching, moaning, meetings, safety training, follow-up inspections, future 'inspections', etc.)"

This. Life before OSHA was so much easier.

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7/18/2012 1:09:38 PM

some lady called OSHA on one of my job sites because "the painted smelled strong"

7/18/2012 1:29:30 PM

Your name isn't given to OSHA if you request it to remain anonymous. They'll come through and do an inspection. The employer is told whether or not they have to pay fines. They are told what the specific complaint is regarding. Then you get a letter in the mail with the results of the inspection as well. But, to my understanding, if you ask to remain anonymous, your name is nowhere in the paperwork given to the company. However, it's usually just a mechanism to piss off the company, the fine is waived, and the problems usually aren't fixed anyways.

7/18/2012 1:31:38 PM

but if the company is marked theyll return to the well.

7/18/2012 3:31:45 PM