Where may you file a complaint to OSHA?

• A. On OSHA's website
• B. In writing to the local police
• C. Through your supervisor
• D. Through human resources

Answer: (A)

Filing a complaint with OSHA is done directly with the agency, using official OSHA channels. The standard route is through the OSHA website’s online complaint form, which routes your report to the appropriate OSHA office for review and potential inspection. You can also contact OSHA by phone or mail to submit a complaint. These channels connect you with OSHA staff who handle workplace safety and health violations.

Reporting through a supervisor or human resources is an internal avenue for addressing workplace concerns, not the formal mechanism for OSHA to receive and investigate complaints. Similarly, informing local police is not the right channel for OSHA issues, since OSHA deals with workplace safety and health violations, not criminal matters. OSHA also protects employees from retaliation for filing complaints, and using the official channels helps ensure your report is properly documented and acted upon.