Resources — Safety Punks

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Know Your Rights

OSHA Worker Rights

The federal rundown of what you're entitled to on the job — a safe workplace, the right to speak up, and the right to the information that protects you. Start here.

osha.gov/workers

OSHA Whistleblower Protection

Punished for reporting a hazard or refusing unsafe work? Retaliation is illegal. This is where you learn your protections and file a complaint.

whistleblowers.gov

Your State Labor Office

Many states run their own safety plans with rules stronger than the federal floor. Find the office that covers where you work.

dol.gov/agencies/whd/state

The research arm of worker safety — the people who study what actually hurts workers and set the science behind exposure limits.

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Report a Hazard or Violation

File an OSHA Complaint

See something dangerous? File a complaint online. You can ask to keep your name confidential from your employer.

osha.gov/workers/file-complaint

Hotline

OSHA Hotline

Talk to a real person. Report a hazard, ask a question, or start a complaint by phone. Open round the clock.

1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742)

Find Your OSHA Area Office

Track down the OSHA office that covers your area for local help with a hazard, complaint, or question.

osha.gov/contactus/bystate

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Look Up Chemical & Hazard Info

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

The rule (1910.1200) that gives you the right to know what chemicals you work with and how to handle them safely. The backbone of every SDS and label.

osha.gov/hazcom

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

A fast, plain reference for common workplace chemicals — exposure limits, hazards, and protection — without reading a full SDS.

cdc.gov/niosh/npg

The National Library of Medicine's chemical database. Look up almost any substance by name to see what it is and what it does to you.

pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Find a Qualified Professional

Find a Certified Industrial Hygienist

Search the official ABIH registry to find or verify a CIH — the people qualified to assess exposures and recommend controls.

Find a Certified Safety Professional

Search the BCSP Credential Directory to find or verify a CSP — the standard credential for safety professionals across industries.

directory.bcsp.org

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The American Industrial Hygiene Association — professional resources and a directory to find a qualified consultant near you.

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Field Tools & Apps

NIOSH Sound Level Meter

Free iOS app from NIOSH that turns your phone into a calibrated sound level meter. Anything above 85 dB over a shift puts your hearing at risk.

cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html

NIOSH Heat Safety Tool

Free iOS and Android app that calculates the heat index for your location and tells you what precautions are required — rest breaks, water, shade, warning signs.

cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html

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Emergency Response Guidebook

DOT's guide for hazmat incidents — look up any chemical by name or UN number to get isolation distances, protective actions, and fire/spill response. Free app available.

phmsa.dot.gov/erg

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Safe Access

OSHA Ladder Safety (Construction)

The OSHA construction standard (1926.1053) for portable, fixed, and job-made ladders. Covers setup, loading, and safe-use requirements on job sites.

osha.gov · 1926.1053

OSHA Ladder Safety Quick Card

One-page PDF covering the core ladder rules: setup angle, inspection, three-point contact, and prohibited uses. Print it, post it, hand it out.

OSHA Publication 3625

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American Ladder Institute

The organization behind the ANSI A14 ladder standards. Their site has free ladder safety training, duty rating guides, and inspection resources.

americanladderinstitute.org

OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces

The full standard covering ladders, stairs, elevated platforms, fall protection, and safe access in general industry workplaces.

osha.gov/walking-working-surfaces

// Disclaimer

Safety Punks is for education only. This is not legal advice. Regulations vary by state, industry, and situation. If something feels wrong, start by talking to your supervisor. If that goes nowhere, escalate to their superior. When you've worked through your internal options and nothing is getting resolved, contact OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA. You are legally protected from retaliation for making that call.