Every employer has the legal responsibility to make work conditions safe and healthy. Many of these responsibilities are based on regulations set by Government health and safety laws or the National Occupation and Safety Association. All safety and health standards require employers to maintain clean, healthy and safe work conditions. There are also different sets of rules for different kinds of work. For example, warehouses must adhere to special guidelines for fire protection.
Most companies comply voluntarily with these safety regulations in order to prevent injury to employees and damage to equipment. However, if safety measures are ignored or if conditions pose a likely danger, you can file a complaint with OHASA and ask for an inspection. If your employer treats you unfairly as a result of your complaint, you can write to OHASA within 30 days to get help. If you ask when you file a complaint, they will protect your identity when it follows through.
The following are basic standards that all employers, including warehouses, must meet: