Construction work in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: where do I check safety rules and report a hazard?

OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the federal agency that sets workplace safety rules in the US [1]. Its website explains the safety rules for construction work, such as fall protection, ladders, scaffolds and protective gear [1]. Some states run their own safety plans. Use the OSHA site to see which rules cover your job in Texas [1].

You have the right to a safe workplace [1]. You also have the right to report a hazard. Your employer is not allowed to punish you for doing so [1]. OSHA's site explains these rights and what to do if you are punished for speaking up [1].

To report a hazard: 1. Note what the danger is and where it is. 2. Go to the OSHA website and find the section for filing a complaint [1]. 3. File your complaint online, or use one of the other ways listed there [1]. 4. If you were punished for reporting, check the site for the time limits that apply to that kind of complaint [1].

Many construction employers ask workers to have OSHA 10 training. This is a basic safety course for workers [1]. The OSHA website explains this training program and how to find authorised trainers [1].

Sources [1] OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): https://www.osha.gov/