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OSHA Online Complaint Form
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Online form to report workplace safety issues. OSHA stresses that this form should NOT be used to report emergencies. To report an emergency, fatality, or imminent life threatening situation please use the OSHA toll free number immediately: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742); TTY 1-877-889-5627
By: United States Department of Labor
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Workplace Safety
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Information on issues relating to workplace safety
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Worker's Compensation (Audio-MP3)
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Episode of Northwestern Legal Services' "Access to Justice" Radio show broadcast on JET 1400 AM in Erie, PA.
3/27/08 - Details regarding injuries on the job, how to protect your rights, wage payments, medical payments, and the process involved in pursuing a claim for Worker's Compensation in Pennsylvania. Host - Robert Oakley, Esq. NWLS Executive Director; Guest - Tom Wall, Esq., Attorney with Nichols, Perot, Smith, Koehler & Wall Law Firm.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Workers' Compensation
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Workers Compensation
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Information on Workers Compensation benefits from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
Employment Law (Video)
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Information presented on the November 7, 2006 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live Show. (5:22)
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Workers Rights under OSHA
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Information on worker rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
By: United States Department of Labor
All About OSHA [PDF]
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Basic Information about the Occupational Health and Safety Organization
By: United States Department of Labor
Employee Responsibilities under OSHA
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Outlines employees' responsibilities under OSHA
By: United States Department of Labor
Employer Responsibilities under OSHA
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Outlines the responsibilities of employers under OSHA
By: United States Department of Labor
OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor
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The OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor is designed to help general industry employers and workers identify possible safety and health hazards in their workplace, and to direct users to OSHA standards addressing those hazards.
By: United States Department of Labor
Imminent Dangers in the Workplace
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Definition of "imminent danger." Call (800) 321-OSHA immediately to report imminent danger in the workplace.
By: United States Department of Labor
Refusing to Work Because Conditions are to Dangerous
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Information on workers' rights when you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful and when you may have a right to refuse to perform a task.
By: United States Department of Labor
The Whistleblower Program
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The Whistleblower Program webpage provides a single source for obtaining detailed information on the laws with whistleblower protections that are administered by OSHA to protect against discrimination against employees exercising their rights under these laws.
By: United States Department of Labor
How to File a Compliant with OSHA
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Instructions on how to file a complaint with OSHA over the Internet, by telephone, or by mail.
By: United States Department of Labor
Federal OSHA Compliant Handling Process
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Explains the process of filing a complaint about workplace safety with OSHA and explains when OSHA will do an investigation.
By: United States Department of Labor
Worker's Compensation FAQs
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked question regarding worker's compensation.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
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