occupational safety and health administration

What Are the Rights of Nurses Under OSHA?

Nurses have the right to:
- Work in conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm.
- Receive information and training about workplace hazards, methods to prevent them, and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.
- Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- File a complaint asking OSHA to inspect their workplace if they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer is not following OSHA rules.
- Exercise their rights under the law without retaliation.

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