What are considered OSHA violations?
What are considered OSHA violations?
An OSHA violation occurs when a company or employee willingly or unknowingly ignores potential and real safety hazards. A violation does not always mean an incident occurred; it can also be substantiated during the OSHA inspection process.
Does North Carolina have a state OSHA?
North Carolina is an OSHA-approved State Plan that covers both private and state and local government workers. With certain exceptions, the N.C. Department of Labor adopts federal OSHA standards verbatim.
How do I file an OSHA complaint in NC?
Contact the OSH Complaint Desk by phone at 919-779-8560 or 1-800-NC-LABOR (1-800-625-2267) (in-state only). Download the OSH complaint form in PDF format , complete it and then fax, email or mail it to the OSH Complaint Desk.
What are the top 5 OSHA violations?
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2020
- Fall Protection (5,424 violations)
- Hazard Communication (3,199 violations)
- Respiratory Protection (2,649 violations)
- Scaffolding (2,538 violations)
- Ladders (2,129 violations)
- Control of Hazardous Energy (2,065 violations)
- Powered Industrial Trucks (1,932 violations)
What OSHA region is North Carolina?
Region 4
Region 4 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
How do I report a company to OSHA?
File a Complaint
- Online – Use the Online Complaint Form.
- Fax/Mail/Email – Complete the OSHA Complaint Form [En Español], or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint.
- Telephone – Call Your Local OSHA Office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA)
- In Person – Visit Your Local OSHA Office.
- Online – Use the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form.
How do I report a health and safety anonymously?
To contact the HSE call 0300 003 1647 or complete the HSE online reporting form. We investigate reports of accidents at work that involve staff or the general public and complaints relating to health and safety matters at a workplace.
