When you file a complaint with OSHA, you may request that your name not be revealed to your employer.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if you are part of a union
• D. Anonymity is not allowed

Answer: (A)

You can request that your name not be revealed to your employer when you file an OSHA complaint. OSHA recognizes the importance of protecting workers from retaliation for raising safety concerns, so confidentiality is offered to encourage reporting. Your identity is kept confidential to the extent possible and is shared only with those who need to know to conduct the investigation. Usually, the employer is notified that a complaint exists and what general issue is involved, but your name isn’t automatically disclosed. There are limited situations where disclosure might be required by law or necessary to move the investigation forward, but OSHA makes every effort to preserve your confidentiality and protect you from retaliation.