OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for the regulation of certain workplace concerns in the United States and therefore can have a direct effect on the lives of employees and management. While it would be difficult for workers to gain a full grasp of OSHA’s regulations and authority, ensuring that one has an understanding of some basic rights can help to prevent needless and unacceptable workplace dangers.

If you have been forced to work in a dangerous environment that does not comply with OSHA standards, the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group may be able to help. Contact our offices today at 713-482-6910 to discuss your options with a member of our qualified legal team.

Information on OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a division of the US Department of Labor that was authorized by President Nixon under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Since its creation, this organization has been responsible for lending oversight to issues such as:

• Personal protective equipment
• Permissible exposure limits
• Lockout/ Tagout
• Hazard Communication
• Guards on moving parts
• Blood borne pathogens
• Exposure to asbestos
• Confined space issues
• Excavations and trenches
• Process safety management

Anyone who has experienced a violation of their rights as an employee may be able to take legal action against the offending employer.

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You may be able to seek financial compensation if you have been subjected to work conditions which were not in compliance with applicable OSHA standards. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your legal rights and the potential merits of legal action.