TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preventing Workplace Hazards: An Action Guide for New Jersey Workers and Unions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE: WHAT WORKERS AND UNIONS CAN DO
Form a Health and Safety Committee
Use Hazard Communication and Right to Know
Examine Chemical Hazard Fact Sheets
PART TWO: OUTSIDE HELP
Protection from Discrimination
Prosecution of Environmental Crimes
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation
Free Consultation for Employers
PART THREE: RESOURCES
Request Letters (You can also view and download individual sample letters.)
Sample Request Letters
TO EMPLOYERS, REQUESTING:
Safety and health information under labor law (from union)
Worksite inspection under labor law (from union)
Information on exposure to toxic substances or harmful physical agents (from union)
Medical records (from employee or former employee)
Release of medical records to the union (from employee or former employee)
Noise records (from employee or former employee)
OSHA/NJPEOSH Injury and Illness Log 300 and 300-A Summary
OSHA/NJPEOSH 301 Incident Report (from employee or former employee)
OSHA/NJPEOSH 301 Incident Report (from union)
TO OSHA, REQUESTING:
An OSHA inspection; complaint cover letter (from union)
OSHA inspection records (from union)
To contest OSHA abatement dates (from union)
TO NJPEOSH, REQUESTING:
A NJPEOSH inspection; complaint cover letter (from union)
NJPEOSH inspection records (from union)
To contest any provision of NJPEOSH Order to Comply (from union)
TO NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW PROGRAMS, REQUESTING:
Right to Know Survey and EPA Form R of a private sector employer (from employee or union)
Right to Know Survey of a public sector employer (from employee or union)